Originally posted by rockislandmike
So it seems the place I now work takes Christmas decorations *very* seriously. In fact, my boss suggested I have a train going around my cubicle. So be it.
Does anyone know any good resources for modeling a winter scene. I know Woodlands Scenics makes snow flocking, but what about ballast ??? What about on the roads ???
Anyone ? Anyone ?
Hi Mike!
I envy you man...sounds like a fun place to work!
I've done a couple of "snow" projects.
I used Dave Frary's "recipe" for acrylic snow, from his book, How To Build Realistic Model RR Scenery.
(all of this stuff can be found at an art supply store)
1 part Titanium White artist acrylic paint
1 part acrylic gel medium
1 part acrylic modeling paste
This is for modeling a permanment snow scene on a working layout.
You don't need to use any other ground cover, other than the "snow". Just prime the scenic base with flat white latex paint, then add the "snow".
You can apply it with a brush, popsickle stick, palette knife, etc...
You can shape & sculpt it to make ruts, tracks, drifts, etc...
To do the track, I filled in the spaces between the ties with Sculptamold, then painted on the snow, so that the roadbed, except for the rails, appeared to be buried in snow.
You can also brush it onto roofs, trees, rocks, any surface where snow might collect (keep in mind though, before you apply it to a structure...this is permanent)
