QUOTE (upnick @ 2 Feb 2008, 21:42)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi
I make my back boards from 6mm MDF cut to length and width of the layout, not only do they provide the back boards but can also support a top to keep the layout clean when in use.
As to what you wish to use for your backdrop scene there are several already printed items on the market to show a wide array of settings from town scene ,docks, and plain countryside.
The ones i've seen are from peco although noting you are in Australia i'm not sure of availability, other ideas are to find a scene you are happy with and print it out if used correctly they can be very effective, also have you thought of a mirror strategically placed at the back of the layout it can make it look totally different.
Along the backboards if you have the space cast/form some rocks to give a three dimensional more realistic effect.
upnick.
Yeah well, it is hard in australia, cos i live in a small town fairly secluded from a big place, i have to go to sydney (7 hrs away) to get glue haha. i might give my art teacher 50 bucks and a bit of ply to do it, nah im kidding. ok riteo thanks.