Modelling Stratified Rock in N Scale

[bigdonnie]

Anyone have any suggestions as to an effective technique for modelling sedimentary rock formations in N scale? I've used the ceiling tile technique with some success in HO scale, but I'm not sure how well this would work in a smaller scale.

All suggestions welcome.

 

[MasonJar]

Try this:

http://www.ovar.ca/Articles/BatchelorDiorama/small_diorama_kick.htm

It is a short article I wrote about trying some landscaping techniques on a diorama. Suitable for any scale

Andrew

 

[eightyeightfan1]

Model Railroader ran an article a couple of years back on using acoustic tiles in layers to make stratified rock cut. Maybe someone here has a copy.
Maybe I do, but I have to look for it.

 

[bigdonnie]

Thanks Andrew --- that is exactly the look I am going for. I think I will make a mockup to experiment with your approach before I go to the layout.

88 --- I had forgotten that MRR mag had run an article on the ceiling tile tchnique. I checked the mag index and it was in Sept 02. They also had a similar article in Apr 81 (my old mags are finally going to come in handy!!).

Thanks gentlemen.

Don

 

[hminky]

I have a "what I did" on making ceiling tile rocks at:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/more_rocks/

The way the rocks are arranged really determines the scale. They can be carved after positioning.

Thank you if you visit
Harold

 

[tonphil1960]

Nice

Hi Harold, Nice work you do, thanks for the links and your site. I will try some of your methods.

Tony