Modeling Series Layout Builds Hills Line The Hills Line with James McNab | A Firm Foam Foundation, Episode 14

The Hills Line with James McNab | A Firm Foam Foundation, Episode 14

By James McNab | August 17, 2023

This lightweight, yet rigid material makes a perfect base for portable displays

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The Hills Line host James McNab knows a good thing when he sees it! That’s why he’s eager to form the foundation for this portable HO scale layout using little more than foam insulation board commonly sold at home improvement stores. After crediting the pioneers of this technique, James shares how to work with this lightweight material to quickly assemble a base that’s ready for trackwork and scenery.

3 thoughts on “The Hills Line with James McNab | A Firm Foam Foundation, Episode 14

    1. Those are painter’s pyramids or painter’s tripods, available from just about any big box home store

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