Shaper Sheets by Woodland Scenics | Kato T-Trak Module | Best Scenery Method?

[@possumbayou8238]

Turned out good. Nothing like a learning curve 🤣😂🤣😅

[@HumancityJunction]

Rusty, A learning curve is good although sometimes I wish it was not so steep. -Heath

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Bruce Arbo is building some really excellent T-Trak modules. He has a YT page and a FB group. I like that you showed the mistakes as well as the successes.

[@HumancityJunction]

Just subbed to Bruce, thanks for the suggestion. -Heath

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

You got me wanting to build a T-Trak module now!

[@HumancityJunction]

Jimmy, MRRTwo, going modular!! -Heath

[@mccarvillestudios]

Great video Heath. Thanks for sharing! - Mike

[@HumancityJunction]

Michael, Thanks for watching! -Heath

[@mikefromcrossedanchors7921]

Woot woot!! Bout time you got back to work on scenery 🤣

[@HumancityJunction]

Mike, You got that right! It was a good feeling to get it done. -Heath

[@TheTrainFreak]

Overall Heath, will all your mess ups, it turned out looking great. They do say the best way to learn is by where we messed up so we know not to repeat it. I am looking forward to your continuation on this module! - Jason

[@HumancityJunction]

Jason, thanks for the comments. -Heath

[@stevechilders2425]

I really enjoyed watching the live stream but this review was very well done.

[@HumancityJunction]

Steve, I appreciate that! -Heath

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hi Heath, great video. One idea to eliminate the brush lines is to wet your fingers heavily , put an bit more of your plaster on your fingers and rub it in and around... this will create more realistic contours and eliminate the lines.

[@HumancityJunction]

Anthony, I like finger painting. -Heath

[@epicrailroad1960]

thanks for sharing I like to see the product reviews.

[@HumancityJunction]

Epic, Thanks for the feedback. -Heath

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

You may have had a few false starts, but it came out looking great Heath! It'll just get better as you add the water, ground cover, trees, etc. Looking forward to the next one. Best, John

[@HumancityJunction]

John, Thanks 👍-Heath

[@lackawannarailfan]

Great informative video! Coming along great!

[@HumancityJunction]

Tyler, thanks so much. (Did I remember your name correctly?) -Heath

[@lackawannarailfan]

@@HumancityJunction Yep you got it! Thanks and take care!:)

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya Heath, throwing the people in the chat under the bus. So funny. Nice edit job on the live chat video. Waste not, want not. Very environmentally friendly. Informative, interesting, and reasonably short. Just the way I like videos to be. See ya.

[@HumancityJunction]

Norman, Thanks for coming -Heath

[@DruSteel69]

Nice job, Heath. Looks great so far. 😎👍🏼

[@HumancityJunction]

Drew, thanks so much -Heath

[@DiggerEvans]

great video my friend, i was so very pleased that you did this first of all on a live stream, it really a delight to watch and be able to take part in the narrative with all the other modelers in the live chat

[@HumancityJunction]

Digger, Glad you enjoyed it -Heath

[@DiggerEvans]

@@HumancityJunction It was tremendously enjoyable Heath

[@mannyfernandez2921]

Nice job video was awesome!

[@HumancityJunction]

Manny, Glad you enjoyed it -Heath

[@BoxcarJerry]

Hey Heath the corner looks great , don't start blaming the people in chat for the mistakes you make . 😁😊 I make plenty but don't blame my customers for giving me work .😜👍

[@HumancityJunction]

Jerry, we joked about it during the stream, so it was more of a throwback than blaming anyone but myself. -Heath

[@FBMRR]

Sorry i missed half the live stream. i do like this cliff note version. about the plaster, After applying, you can get a squirt bottle and spritz the plaster immediate, the wipe over it with your finger or foam brush. you could also sand them out later once it dries.

[@HumancityJunction]

Rick, thanks for the suggestion. I think I will try a spritz bottle and a makeup sponge. -Heath

[@ModelRailroading]

Hey Heath. This video came together very well considering you edited it from the live stream. Well done. Nice to see the plaster part of the project. I have not used that particular plater myself. But after it dries for a while you may be able to come back and rub out the brush strokes some. And lightly spraying some water on it may help with that as well.

[@HumancityJunction]

Don, thanks for watching. I will try letting it dry slightly and then using water on top to smooth it. -Heath

[@SFRATON]

Very good Health and hope you are well and ok. Kevin

[@HumancityJunction]

Kevin, Thanks a lot. -Heath

[@tsgmultimedia]

Good job! Makes me wish I could make time to do this kind of stuff.

[@HumancityJunction]

John, It definitely takes time, space and some money. That is a big reason I am working with modules, so I can work a very small section at a time. -Heath

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

way to go, great job on persevering and making your module look perfect

[@HumancityJunction]

Joe, thanks a lot, I still have some work to do. -Heath

[@attackeagle]

Nice work, I’m watching the live stream as well. I’ve run my trains on Mike Fifers club layout, unitrack really does work well, but My current double and quad have atlas code 80 for mains and Tomix for the trolly line.

[@HumancityJunction]

I definitely have mixed feelings about Kato Unitrack. I am not a fan of the turnouts, but that also could have been because I did not know what I was doing with the first one. I like to have the mainlines up on cork and the sidings lower, but Unitrack does not really allow it. For now, I am sticking with the T-Track standard, but if I get away from it I might try something else. Thanks for subscribing. -Heath

[@cowboyvalley]

OMG!!! "the voices in my head." 👹💩🤖🤡🤠🙀 Shaper sheet looks to be a perfect item to use on those modules. Of course it would be cost porhibitive on a layout like mine. For the plaster, try a sponge. You could use a sponge brush or just a regular sponge. The sponge will allow you to add water(to the sponge) that will help in smoothing the plaster. Great to see you getting into the scenery!! ...Claude

[@HumancityJunction]

Claude, I have some makeup sponges, maybe I will give those a try. -Heath

[@LRSX]

Great instructional video heath, hot glue is my best friend. I'm not sure if there is anything you can do to reduce brush struck with plaster. Due to its thickness, even watered down. Take care!

[@HumancityJunction]

Ian, If I cannot figure something out, I will just put a lot of ground cover on it. -Heath

[@LRSX]

@@HumancityJunction honestly your right and you'll never notice it! Can't wait to see more!

[@RWSBaden]

Hi Heath, I have two suggestions, first just crumple the shaper sheets into a ball, unroll and then make final adjustments. Second, when applying plaster, just before the plaster dries, stipple the plaster with your brush by simply holding the brush vertical to the plaster and tapping the plaster with the bristles of the brush. This will add a nice texture and remove any brush strokes. With a little practice you'll become an expert in a short amount of time. I am a little surprised you painted the sides of the module with the plaster and did not just paint them with the paint used to dye the plaster. I'm looking forward to watching this corner model progress, thanks Heath for posting the video. Cheers Rich S.

[@HumancityJunction]

Rich, Yeah, I was a little surprised I painted the sides with the plaster also. I was hoping it would give the foam a bit more structure. Thanks for the stippling suggestion. -Heath

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

can you not use water applied with the brush to smooth the surface

[@HumancityJunction]

George, no idea, but I can certainly try it. -Heath

[@KerleyExpress]

I miss the bloopers

[@HumancityJunction]

Dwight, I figured there were enough during the Live Stream that I did not need to include any in this video. 😁-Heath

[@mysticrailroad]

i use my hands to apply plaster.

[@HumancityJunction]

John, Of course you do, but what should I do? 🥺 -Heath

[@mysticrailroad]

@@HumancityJunction get dirty son!