Terry: I am really big on using sheet aluminum. In fact, if you can get your hands on a copy, I wrote an article on using the material for the January 2010 Railroad Model Craftsman. The stuff is available painted on one side, up to 24 inches wide, and can be purchased in unbroken lengths far longer than your requirements. It's light weight, easy to handle, and stiffens considerably when bent around curves as you plan to do. Free yourself from the tyranny of patching seams.
Cheers Jim Martin ________________________________ From: sscalechooch <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 1:56:58 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} scenery backdrop I am starting to work with the "scenery Genie" and am soliciting advice / practical tips on what to use and how to build a curved, free standing scenery divider. I want to put up a 16 to 18 inch high backdrop that will be viewed from both sides. the divider needs to be curved at about 50 inch radius in two areas, and is about 20 feet long. I would like it to be thin, as there is no room for a 2 or 3 inch thick divider. Layout framing is accessible, and is L-girder type construction. Modeling magazines mention upson board or sheet styrene as likely candidates. I have not checked into local availability of the products yet, but was seeking some thoughts from those who have gone down this path before. Many thanks in advance, Terry Dillon Burbank CA
