Backdrop is complete (Well Sorta) and more ballast and scenery

[@thomascarr4603]

I ordered my backdrop from LARC products and had a similar issue with air bubbles, although nothing like what you've had. My solution was to use a heat gun to take out the air bubbles, it worked great and the bubbles have nor returned. I've had my backdrop on my N-Scale layout up for several years now and it still looks fantastic.

[@montananorthern]

@@thomascarr4603 so did you just warm it up and then smooth it down?

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Montana Northern Railroad & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks & Montana Northern Railroad & Friends Randy

[@montananorthern]

@@randydobson1863 thank you very much Randy

[@Lawrence-j8e]

Looks awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@montananorthern]

@@Lawrence-j8e thank you very much

[@SpringfieldAndWestern]

Such a shame with that part of the backdrop, can fully understand your frustration. I really like the look of that soil you achieved at that little river, looks very realistic. Good idea to re-do that one part of the grassy area which looked kinda wrong. Looking forward to your next steps.

[@montananorthern]

Very much appreciated. Yeah I agree, the one area just didnt look right. Thanks so much for watching.

[@georgiasunbelt]

Bummer about the backdrop issues…the eroded river shore line you created looks spot on 👍🏽

[@brian102256]

Layout is coming along well, Thomas! Too bad about that backdrop. That really sucks and then to get a replacement that doesn't even match. Well, carry on!! - Brian

[@montananorthern]

@@brian102256 much appreciated Brian. Yeah I hate it but got to find a silver lining somewhere.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Nice update, the bank erosion looks incredible! Can't wait to see a 'how to' or tutorial on how to create that look. Very impressive!

[@montananorthern]

@@MRR_Shadowolf thank you so much. Yes, a how to video is coming. Thanks so much for watching.

[@KraigSickels]

I might have a solution to this problem……. When I have had this issue, I used to small sewing pin to gently pop a micro hole in the bubble….. and it worked great !! Try this and see what happens 😊 …. Maybe you can save your money and backdrop at the same time !!!

[@montananorthern]

I appreciate the helpful tip. Unfortunately I have already tried this and it just pops back up after about an hour. Its a bummer for sure.

[@neilschwerdt3493]

Hi sorry I'm texting you so late My name is Neil schwerdt/MRL man. I,ve got a layout in my garage 18x15 from 1978 to 2020,. You are doing a nice job it takes time. Here we have group of guy,s that teach how to make mountain and electric work on DCC.. I love are group of people that teach this class. From Neil schwerdt in west valley city Utah 😊

[@montananorthern]

Thanks so much Neil. Yes it sure does take time but the process has been a blast. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mikegall5511]

I have been undecided about a photo back drop or attempting a bob ross style back drop . after seeing this I will do a hand painted back drop at worst i could sand it down start over.

[@montananorthern]

@@mikegall5511 if I had to do it over again knowing what I know I would hand paint mine as well.

[@CharlieH65]

Man, there's not much worse than spending a bunch of money on something and it turns out being a flop! What scallywag sells this backdrop? I sure don't want to make the mistake of buying from them. The river is coming along nicely as well.

[@montananorthern]

Thanks so much Charlie. Yeah it does when you spent the kind of money I spent on it. These are from backdropsonly.com

[@Jeremiaha284]

Who should we avoid when buying a backdrop?

[@elleryparsons2433]

Work Slowly Don’t Rush It Think It Over then Go With What Is Best it Will After that.

[@elleryparsons2433]

Work On The Area that Needs To Work On Slow But Steady.