Once again Rob has utilized surplus materials from the house addition to add to the HO train layout. In this case, he has formed a barren rock outcropping from leftover tile setting compound.
Rocks behind the town
Still drying in these photos, the crags and crevices were made with a small putty knife while the compound was wet. After they dry, Rob and Barbara will touch them up with a bit of acrylic paint here and there. I like the way the tunnel portal was encased in the rock.
Rock cliff with tunnel portal.
Also seen is a first attempt at using grasses to create the impression of horse trails around this part of the farm, which overlooks the town below. If the barn looks a bit skewed, that’s because it is. Later, rob will level it with a bit of sheetrock compound.
Rock cliffs, grasses, and Horse trails.
Lastly, and yet to be done, shrubbery and trees will be added as needed. This will produce a realistic farm scene for Barbara’s HO train layout. For their inspiration, Barbara and Rob live on a real farm.
