Scalology Railway Backscenes

The paper used to produce these backscenes is 180 gsm thick - half way to card - so it does not need every square inch (or centimetre) to be glued for it to remain in place. Always use the least amount of glue you can and never apply large quantities of paste or glue to the backscene prior to fitting it in place. Mounting a backscene is not like applying wallpaper. 

The paper is water resistant but not fully waterproof. If it becomes too wet it will swell slightly and cause bubbles. These will normally disappear if left to dry. Do not try to smooth them out as this will result in creases.

When mounting paper backscenes, it is important to apply the glue to the backboard and not the backscene and to allow a few moments for moisture or solvent from spray glue to soak into the backboard before pressing the backscene into place. The backscene should be smoothed down using either a soft cloth or a brush. 

The first 4 to 6 inches of the backscene should be glued into place whilst it is stretched out. This anchors the backscene and ensures that it will run straight. Allow to dry if using a water based glue such as wallpaper paste or PVA then unclip the backscene and allow it to roll up again.

The backscene should be fixed a bit at a time. Apply glue to a section of the backboard say 8 to 12 inches long, pause for a few moments then smooth the backscene down. Repeat until the backscene is complete. Taking time to fix the backscene will help to avoid problems and produce the best results.

There are a wide range of ways to fix your backscene in place but our preferred method is by using Deluxe Materials View Glue – see it here