Hi everyone. My story is, I bought an Athern engine when I was around 14. My Dad, hounded me on what a waste of money it was and I fell out of the desire for railroading. Almost 40 years later, whilst cleaning up my garage, I happened across that old engine. Now that I have three kids, 7,8,9 years old. I though this would be a good time to see if they liked it and if I still did. Bought a cheap HO set off ebay. Kids were luke warm but I was exhilarated. Needless to say, I am building a 4'x12' layout, then quickly adding on two smaller layouts (4'x8' each). With bridges between them. I am an Electronic Field Engineer and the technology has move up nicely with the trains. I am not OCD about what I want to build. I like all the bells and whistles. I am not a stickler for details. Just want to have fun with this. The children are showing more interest. My oldest daughter likes molding rocks and painting them.
With all that in mind, anyone know a cheap source for plaster cloth. I am actually thinking about experimenting with loose mesh material and watered down wall plaster. I also found a cheap source for hobby foam. The company I work for throws out tons of it from packing material. I am also looking for an HO hobby shop anywhere near 12737 NY. o)
Thanks,
John S. Franco
Newbie.
With all that in mind, anyone know a cheap source for plaster cloth. I am actually thinking about experimenting with loose mesh material and watered down wall plaster. I also found a cheap source for hobby foam. The company I work for throws out tons of it from packing material. I am also looking for an HO hobby shop anywhere near 12737 NY. o)
Thanks,
John S. Franco
Newbie.