Installing a Curved Backdrop on a Model Railroad | Boomer Diorama ~ # 244
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- A curved backdrop for a model railroad or museum style diorama is easier to install than you think. A curved backdrop will also transform a scene and exten the perspective without interruptions.
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Happy cutting 😅
I’m betting that Dusty can’t wait, like the rest of us 👍🏻 Ron
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It's great to actually see Proctor Boomer in class tonight!
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I never thought of building the model on 1/4" and then just put it in place, that is a great idea! My back will appreciate it for sure.
Make sure you seal both sides of the plywood though. Otherwise, it may warp. Cheers!
FINALLY! We get to see the face of the voice!
Lol . . . a rare sight indeed!
I love coved corners. They create a visual sense of distance and space that square corners destroy.👍🏼
Well said Ron. 👍😉
Boomer, great little update. I am thinking that Dusty rules the roost, she will do what she wants.
Thank you for the thoughts on getting a good curve, and yes, always a bit of thinking first is soooo important.
Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
O.K. - Cheers!
Great to actually see Boomer in a video. My back appreciates the building on 1/4 ply idea. I just love how involved Dusty is. We humans try, but our cats always win.
Yes indeed. The back is killer. All the more reason for high benchwork when working underneath as well.
So simple - when you think it through. Thanks, Professor!
You are welcome!
It’s the giant Northwest panther!!
Lol . . . ;-)
Glad to see Dusty! Good vid as usual
Appreciate it!
I plan on doing that when I start to lower level once I get the track plan the way I want it. I liked the way you have symmetry with the curves, never saw that before. Thanks Boomer
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Boomer, great to finally "see" you and put a face to the voice we've spent so much time listening to. A 6 minute video and I learned at least 4 things I can put to use--superb as usual. Thank you as always. Dusty looks like the boss there, but also a sweetheart. Give her an ear wiggle from us down here in Arizona. Best to you and your family. Mike
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing.
O.K. ;-)
Kinda cool perspective Boomer! Love the shots of Dusty in forced perspective mode. Eyes on the Boomer! Dusty seems the kind of light footed cat! Nevertheless, I do see why you discourage her to not take back her fav spot.
On the backdrop installation, definitely agree on the simplicity of the chore. Doesn’t even matter what kind of material one uses. Great idea to use the same circumference for the backdrop, track alignment and valence. The installment of the backdrop into the frame also allows for covered or out of sight screw holes. As such any vertical backing doesn’t even require the sheeting to be attached.
Sectional and removable footprints for structures and scenes, that’s the ‘right of way.’ Otherwise said becoming the ‘pet peeve’ for layout population. Cheerio
Thanks for sharing!
very enjoyable video.
Glad you enjoyed it.
😮 cant belive this vídeo hasent blown up yet!
Must be the CZcams algorithm . . . lol.
I love 3/4 inch construction plywood for the support of the base of the road and I have been using a 1/4 inch plywood for the base cover. I can not understand the people that want to use 1 X 4 lumber at these prices today and the aspect of the lumber actually changing shape after assembly. Then I use a thin foam ( the kind that comes in a "fan fold" package) on top of the plywood and then cork for the track to be attached to. There used to be a "bendable" hard board that we used in the shop for flats in the theater department my Frosh and Soph years in college back in 67 and 68. I don't seem to be able to find it anymore. My bench is only 48 inches off the floor.
I have bench frames from plywood over thirty years old and it's as straight as an arrow. ;-)
Excellent assistant!
Thank you!
What perfect timing as I’m getting ready to do that myself! Thanks for the tips as always!
Perfect!
I laminate a 2" strip of board to the top of the backscene once in place to stiffen it, mine are 2' tall. I had one curved backscene that hinged across a door, I laminated two 4'x2' boards held in the curve, after drying it stayed at that curve with no extra support.
These just sit there under their own weight. No additional bracing. ;-)
*A beautiful cat will help you. So great.* 👍👍👍
Many greetings from Hamburg, Andre 🤠🤓
Thank you! Cheers!
At last it's you Mr B
Cheers.
Excelente profissional 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Hey, Boomer. I used 4x8 sheets of 1/4" masonite to radius my corners, and I'm glad I did. I can't imagine my layout having the same look without it. As a result, my valance is also radiused, which also severes as my ceiling engine storage loop. I used 1×4 pine kurfed at the radiuses for the facia board. It never occurred to me to use the masonite, which would have made it easier. The radiuses give a panoramic view which may seem suttle but makes a huge impact if a scenic backdrop is used. The real outside world doesn't have 90 ° corners.
Curved corners increase the space if you mirror the front facia as well. ;-)
@@boomerdioramaInteresting observation. I know I couldn't get my my track to join in right-angle 90😊.
Boomer, I can see between yourself and Dusty your both eyeing up that corner space for future development. I've found for a baseboard height of 57 inches I 've had to tie stilts to my boots and grow longer arms as my main boards are 3 ft wide. Spot you tomorrow. Cheers, Chris Perry.
A sturdy step ladder is in order for sure.
Sure beats seeing that abrupt corner. I have already decided that if I have the opportunity to build another layout I will use this technique. I had bigger fish to fry in my layout room, so I didn't utilize it on this one. Also, I'm sure that you mentioned it before but now I know that Dusty is female.
Go for it!
thanks again for the good tips
You bet!
Hey !! I know that guy 😂
Cheers!
👍👍👍Great video great logic
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So I installed my masonite curved backdrop the same way you did, but I did not secure it at the bottom as you showed with your curved piece of plywood. Do you believe that is necessary for the curved masonite to hold its shape? Thank you for your esteemed wisdom and awesome and educational videos!
If the surface plywood doesn't touch then yes.
Greetings From Colorful Colorado WJ,
Thanks for the education Boomer. Dusty is much better looking than Boomer
Your Faithful Student
John
Awesome! Cheers.
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I have noticed model railroads that are sites to see, and then they have a boring, unappealing, 90* non-curved backdrop transition. As soon as you see that the positivity-rating lowers by 30%! Yes you can argue that you're loosing valuable real estate, but you're gaining a lot of visual consistency and helps the story-flow. Same with facia and valance. JMHO.
If you mirror the facia with the same curve you get the real estate back. ;-)
Why a curved backdrop . . . . . ?? Because the sky has no angles in it 😊😊😊
Natural History Museums use curved backdrops as well. Very soothing to the eye. ;-)