Construction: Old Sumida Crossing Backdrops


This album shows details of the construction of the backdrops for my original layout.

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Additional information on backdrop construction can be found in the Backdrop Construction section.



Backdrop Support


Clamped for Gluing

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Drilling Supports




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Painted Backdrops


Version 1: Dark Blue

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Repainting Backdrops


A Lighter Blue

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Riverside Photo 2.0


Larger than the Backdrop (oops)

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Simple Photos


Using Letter-size Paper (fail)

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Simple Photos II




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Simple Photos III




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New Backdrop


River Crossing 2.0

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Photo 2.0


Extending the backdrop.

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Backdrop 2.0


Final Riverside Scene.

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Bracing the Backdrop


River Crossing scene

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Backdrop Shelf


River Crossing Scene

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