cliff

[SteamGene]

I want to construct a cliff - close to vertical, carved by a small river.  In actual height the cliff is close to one foot and will be visible for about three feet. I've already put down support for plaster cloth, but what I want to construct is essentially a sandstone/limestone cliff.  It will curve with the river and is close to the edge of the layout. 
Any suggestions as to what to use?  How to do?  I think it's much too large for Woodland Scenic rock castings.  I'd like to cast in place and carve - or something like that.  The major problem is that I will have to work over a curved bridge and tracks. 
Sometimes scenery should go in place first - and then tracks.   
Gene

[the Bach-man]

Dear Gene,
Try these:
http://www.cripplebush.net/
They look great!
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[SteamGene]

Thanks.  I've never heard of them before. 
Gene

[Tim]

Thanks Mr Bachmann

and thanks Gene for asking the question.

This solves my problem.

Tim Anders
Souderton, PA

gotta get some cliff hangers- -

[hotrainlover]

I had a rock area that I needed done...
I made a mold from a neighbors big "Rock" from his front yard.  I then used "Mountain in Minutes" that I applied and held up to create a rock face.  I peeled the mold off slowly.....  It looks great from the distance.....  I have not colored  the formation yet.  I wish I had taken pictures of this for when I am older.  (To remember the technique.)

Others have used the spray insulation that expands, then they carve the stone to fit....

[SteamGene]

To give you an idea of the area, the cliff is seven inches tall and about 37 inches long, curving with about a 30 inch radius.  The rubber rocks look very nice - also quite expensive! 
I've never done a rubber mold, but might try it. 
Fortunately, for most of the scene, only one side is visible. 
Gene

[DRW807]

Gene;

Go to your local building supply and look for broken ceiling tiles for dropped ceilings. They make a nice sandstone/shale/limestone cliff when broken and are inexpensive when broken.

Dan

[Yampa Bob]

Harold has information on his site about breaking pieces of ceiling tile to make rocks. I plan to try that on my layout.

The spray foam sounds interesting also.