Comments on: Making A Curved Backdrop https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/making-curved-backdrop.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-curved-backdrop Model railroads and model trains Wed, 05 May 2021 10:21:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: David Stokes https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/making-curved-backdrop.html#comment-51770 Wed, 05 May 2021 10:21:45 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6111#comment-51770 I am using MDF 3mm, however I’m not having much luck getting 450mm (18″) wide sheets to behave,. I saw a Youtube video yesterday which recommends hardboard (Masonite). The deal is you spray it with original formula Windex which softens to glue holding the Masonite together, but once bent to shape, the Windex evaporates and the Masonite stays to the shape required.

]]> By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/making-curved-backdrop.html#comment-51763 Wed, 05 May 2021 05:28:57 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6111#comment-51763 Hardboard or thin plywoods are possibilities. Also, probably from craft and hobby stores:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed-cell_PVC_foamboard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foamcore

]]> By: Dave https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/making-curved-backdrop.html#comment-51757 Wed, 05 May 2021 02:45:16 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6111#comment-51757 Depending on how tight the curve is you could use thin MDF Making joints invisible is not too had if you scarf the joints and fill with joint co pound or painters caulk and smooth. If the or e isn’t to tight Formica bends nicely and you can get long lengths

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