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Waterfall Diorama

Luke Towan of Boulder Creek Railroad

www.bouldercreekrailroad.com

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Have you ever wondered how to model an awesome waterfall on your own layout or diorama? This tutorial will show you exactly what to do! In this easy-to-follow tutorial I’ll step you through the process, from a bare piece of foam right up to a completed scene that will amaze anyone who sees it.

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The diorama is mostly made using foam board, more specifically the base is made from extruded polystyrene from Bunnings in Australia. For the upper levels I used expanded polystyrene simply because it’s slightly cheaper and the hot wire foam cutters are able to cut through it much faster! I purchased the sheets locally from a foam and rubber store.
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You could incorporate a waterfall using the exact same tips and techniques into a model railroad layout both large and small and even though this particular model is built in HO scale (1:87th Scale) you could apply the same methods in N scale and even O or G scale, you can also incorporate this waterfall into a military model and let’s not forget the wargaming community!


 Suggested tools/materials for this project:

Pro 4-in-1 Tool Kit • StyroGoo • Adjustable Sled Guide