Carving plaster Rocks and making a hill. Part 1.

[@smokeyjoe1034]

Knowledge is king, Gregg. Knowledge is king.

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL...that's true! Now all I need is more knowledge! But I'm working on it! Gregg :-)

[@johnnyrailer]

Let me tell you somthong old chap! For sombody who had no idea how to model scenery your awesome for hand carving rock brother! Much respect mate!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thats very kind of you Sir! I am a harsh critic so I won't be happy till it's up to a standard I can't reach...LOL. Thanks for taking a look brother and I appreciate the support. Cheers Gregg.

[@hastingsbnsfnscalemodeler8594]

I love the fact that there are so many different ways to model rock and other landforms. Thanks for sharing...Anthony

[@FishplateFilms]

There sure are Anthony! I would love to try the pink foam, as it breaks into great looking rocks , but it is too dear down here and you won't find it in rubbish piles! Thanks for watching sir. Gregg.

[@csxrensville5105]

For a first attempt that looks good to me, I'd be more than happy with it. It's like anything in life, if you've been doing it long enough it looks easy.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! Yes, it's all about practice and I do need some photos so I have an idea of what I want! Also trying it on a very hot day was not ideal..LOL Cheers, Gregg.

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Looks great for you we all have to start somewhere

[@FishplateFilms]

Very true Joe, thanks for the comment. Gregg.

[@garylester55]

Hi Gregg, it’s great to see you back at your layout. Great job, it’s hard to get it looking like rock your happy with, and there’s many treatments to get the look you want. Looking forward to your next update and see how the finished product looks like. Take care, regards Gary 😊👍🏻

[@mitchellbennett3638]

InstaBlaster.

[@jimsmoter4510]

It’s been awhile since the last layout update. Good job on the rock carving. Looking forward to the next video update.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Jim! I had to learn a bit before I showed it off! More lessons for me before part 2! Cheers , Gregg.

[@neilrogers1571]

Greg good to see you back, he is good at rock work, when I get to rocks on my layout I will be using this technique. I do think it would be useful to have a few reference photos with images of the sort of rock you are aiming for pinned up while you are working I think it helps to keep it looking real world. I would also say any large areas of rock change so allow that to come into your work. Not just rock types and structures but colour and weathering. Looks like an earl spring is on the way here 10-12C at the moment very different from you. Keep up the good fight Neil

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Neil, its' big shoes to fill but I'm happy with the results so far. The pic's will certainly be a benefit and I also will try to copy some of my cast rocks as I can have them next to the new work. That is a good tip that rocks and colours change , you get focussed on one type...I will keep that in mind! Thanks for the support. Gregg.

[@flyboy2610]

Interesting technique, Gregg. I've not seen it done that way before.

[@FishplateFilms]

It's a new one for me , but there are places that rock moulds don't quiet fit and this gives you the exact rock for the space. Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@modelnoob1948]

Great Video , Greg ! I Love your Video's . Greetings from Germany. Markus

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Markus! I'm glad you enjoy the videos and I appreciate the support. All the best, Gregg .

[@matthewpieplow9167]

Great video Gregg nice to see you back and nice Santa fe loco's before the bnsf merger

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Matthew! The Dash8's will have a small BNSF patch applied when I get the decal sheet, but the boss's wan't them left in the WB paint scheme.....as they should be!. Cheers Gregg.

[@upsd402]

Looks great, love the concept with the cardboard and crosspieces, cheaper than purple or pink foam insulation (4x8 sheets) You make looks so easy. One suggestion, before the drys, I used my son’s squirt gun to show erosion or a wire brush. Again looks great can’t wait to see it the entire layout landscaped. I can see you have been bitten by the landscaping bug don’t resist, let take you over! Lol Terry from Nebraska.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Terry! Ok for a first attempt and I can always go over it with static grass..LOL. I love the squirt gun idea but I made it too wet due to the heat. I'll wait a few weeks and try again so I can have the plaster more firm .You're right, I do like the scenery thing , but I don't have the patience to do all the super fine details, but we'll see how we go? Thanks again and I see progress is moving along with your layout, very nice sir! Gregg.

[@captainmort]

Hope that wasn't Lord Stan's scotch glass! Great video, Gregg.:)

[@FishplateFilms]

No Captain, he'd kill me..LOL. Thanks for the comment and for watching. Gregg :-)

[@teddybeareleventeen]

Hi Gregg! Super effort that! Haha! Seriously though, nice work. I hope i can do similar on my layout when I do some more scenery. All part of the ten year plan! Cheers! Stew.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Stew! Mar..vell...ous , thats right now! Thanks for the comment , but check out the German guy and you'll see how it should look!!! I'm sure you'll do a good job when it comes time , just let me make all the mistakes..LOL. Cheers Gregg.

[@jefflizotte4758]

thank you,Gregg

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks for watching Jeff! Gregg :-)

[@shortoz3751]

Joe Oz 3751 says,, OK terrific Gregg

[@trevorhird3790]

Really nice Gregg, agreed that German dude is a master but your effort there is pretty amazing too. Some reference piccies would help to show strata which may help.... agree with the air con comments looks way too sticky Thanks Trevor

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Trevor, thanks for the positive comments! Yes , that gentleman is a scenery master for sure but I guess we must start somewhere! As you say, I really need some photos , so that is the next thing to do ,before I do bigger rocks. In a few weeks it should be cooler..I hope? Thanks again for watching. Gregg.

[@billmiddlemas5236]

Gregg, Nice to have you back. I do want to point out to you that you were photo bombed by what looked to be a small spider who scampered across your plaster from 5:29 - 5:51 into the video. Great video as always. Cheers! Bill

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Bill! Scenery is a big learning curve but is very rewarding and you get to see the results...unlike good benchwork and complicated wiring!! I did see the spider in the edit but not until then...pity it will grow up and bite me in six months..LOL. Cheers Gregg.

[@Kingman-Automotive]

Looks good Mate..

[@FishplateFilms]

Ok for a newbie I guess Lee, but I have a very high standard when it comes to scenery...which I can't achieve..LOL Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@Kingman-Automotive]

@@FishplateFilms LOL I'm just starting a multi level layout loosely based on Kingman, I have watched a heap of You're uploads and they have been very helpful. You're funny too watch, makes for viewing pleasure..

[@FishplateFilms]

@@Kingman-Automotive Thank you Lee for the kind words and I appreciate the support! Good luck with the layout and keep us posted on the progress. Gregg.

[@richardredcastle7911]

35 degrees humbug..It's been so hot down here in Mexico that the water evaporated out of the bowl before I could pour in the plaster powder.....!

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL...not surprised Richard, but at least you don't have the humidity but it's still hot I guess.Still a few weeks of heat left I reckon? Gregg :-)

[@NS3644]

u must have a gr8 aircon unit Gregg. Been a stinker here in SE Qld lately. :)

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL....no AC, just a nice hot breeze blowing in and giving you that "at work on track " feeling! It's no picnic workin' on the railroad! Thanks for watching! Gregg.

[@shaunhuckstepp7531]

Hi Gregg, I was was working on a layout recently where the budget was some what tight , rather than using plaster cloth . We decided on using blue cleaning wipes the ones you either get on a roll or packet form, cost effective and does the same job especially if you have a lot f real estate to cover. Anyway just a thought , I noticed that it was getting a little hot in the man shed , still not tempted to get some air conditioning in there? mmmmmm may be , yea go on you know you want it . Its either that or Kegg LOL. Regards Shaun

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Shaun, I did look at the wipes, but that means having plaster mixed and as I do small areas, it would get very messy! On a large or club layout, I think the wipes are a good idea but I'm happy with the , albeit, more expensive plaster cloth. Thanks for watching Sir. Gregg.

[@neilrogers1571]

Greg yes that is always a danger when working on detail it sucks you in. You need to stand back and look at the wider view every so often. Another trick is take a photo and view that as well often shows up issues you don't see straight away. Neil

[@FishplateFilms]

Again, good advice Neil, thanks. Gregg.

[@robisondesignflooring3943]

Hi Greg. Who is the fellow from Germany that you referred to? This looks pretty darn good if it really is your first attempt.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi there, the channel is - "BNSFUP railroader" and you'll see some amazing scenery! Yes this is my first go at carving but I have done a few rock moulds before this. A long way to go but thank you for the kind comments! Cheers Gregg.

[@a1140]

hi just see a spider run across the plaster your working on

[@FishplateFilms]

Yes Alan, actually it was a scale squirrel! Thanks for watching. Gregg.

[@a1140]

@@FishplateFilms hi gregg will these scale squirrel be a probem hidding in tunnels on the layout you have some nasty spiders down under l btw layout is looking great thanks alan

[@FishplateFilms]

@@a1140 Thanks Alan! The room is sealed pretty well, so not many bugs get in so not much food for big spiders...they are outside!! Cheers Gregg.

[@a1140]

@@FishplateFilms thats good to know

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

All look's good my friend, try some drywall compound ( drywall mud ) for a longer working time. That's what I use, you can add a bit of water to it...try it...and it takes paint and color washes great, I also mix real dirt with it to. Bob, Longshadowsmodeltrees.com

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Sir! I've got some nice trees that will go in here real well !!! The dry wall mud down here is more expensive than plaster, but I am going to give the casting plaster a go and see how that goes? A lot more practice yet and I'll wait for it to cool down a bit before the next attempt! Off down south for a railfanning trip next week to catch helpers on coal and grain trains...so some good videos on the way . Thanks again for the support Bob! Gregg.

[@joem3968]

Do ya think i could usebit of dense foam for my rock face

[@FishplateFilms]

Certainly Joe! Extruded foam makes great rocks and it needs very little plaster to get good results. Problem is down here it is hard to get second hand.ie. offcuts , so it is not cheap to buy new! Expanded foam is ok but is not good for making rocks and makes a lot of mess! Gregg :-)

[@chrisshoulders4066]

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