Model Railroad Tip: Create a Board Effect When Scratch Building

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August 21, 2006

Here is an inexpesive technique to use when scratch building structures out of balsa wood. Take a flat piece of thin balsa and then use a metal dog comb with a straight edge to create a board effect on the wood. This effect can look as good as any manufactured siding. The key is to use a comb that is the scale width.