Hello Terry, I used sheet styrene. I obtained it from a local plastics supplier. You should be able to find one close (or somewhat close) to you. It's very easy to cut and to paint. The Key decision is how high to make it. You need it high enough to function as a scene divider if/as necessary but not so high that you risking have it "flop". Watch the curves to make sure that sheet maintains its 90 degree vertical orientation.
I'd recommend it. Painting a blue sky on it is easy and you can paste pictures on it for a photo backdrop as you want. Good luck. Paul Schilling -----Original Message----- From: sscalechooch <[email protected]> To: S-Scale <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 1:57 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
