Positioning buildings in front of the background scenery (or backdrop) can give the impression the layout is bigger than it actually is. When done well, the distant scenery can appear go on forever. Trees or a road disappearing behind a hill can give a similar effect.

This quick video shows an easy way to construct a building in low relief. The building can be made with 3 sides and a roof, or just attach the front directly onto the backdrop. The construction material is either core flute or foam core… both are available from a hardware store. A big sheet will probably cost you less than $10 and make lots of buildings. Also remember, because the building will probably be positioned in the background, you could make it smaller than the scale you are operating.

The plan is one of a series of six available from http://www.modelbuildings.org/Low-Relief-Buildings-B.html

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