What do you use for fascias?

[mistressmotorsp]

Im getting to the point where I'm ready to cover the exposed foam edges on my layout. I see lots of pictures with nice, thin fascias. Some of it is even bent to follow the cruves of the layout. I don't need to bend anythng since I have all 90 degree corners. I do want something thin and lightweight. What works well? Thanks for any help.

Mike

 

[nachoman]

You could get 3/16" masonite hardboard from your local home center.


Kevin

 

[mcbane666]

second that

 

[mistressmotorsp]

Thanks, I will go pick some up.

 

[mummert]

I have not yet got this far with my layout yet but I have been thinking about making mine look like a rock face. I kind of thought it would look like the layout was cut out of the ground. Not really what you were looking for but just an idea.

 

[mcbane666]

Thanks, I will go pick some up.

If your layout is going to be out in the open, and in a high traffic area of your house, you can use stained wood on the visible sides, you'll need a jigsaw to cut out the pattern, but in the end it will look alot better. but if it's just in a basement, then it doesn't matter

 

[SD90]

You could get 3/16" masonite hardboard from your local home center.


Kevin

That's what I use also.

 

[Squidbait]

Yup. Masonite, and then paint with FleckStone spray:

 

[tetters]

That's pretty cool looking Squid!

 

[Squidbait]

Thanks Tetters, but I can't take credit for it... it's my friend's layout... although a bunch of us have been using it on layouts for almost 15 years now... I can't believe we've been at it that long!!!

 

[myltlpny]

I had very good luck using plain old 1/2" drywall. It's easy to finish, and the plaster scenery gauze sticks to it very well.