Woodland Scenics 1203 | Plaster Cloth Roll - 8" x 15ft Terrain Shell Base | Any Scale

Woodland Scenics #1203 Plaster Cloth is the fast, mess-free way to build a strong, lightweight terrain shell for any model railroad scene. Each roll covers 10 square feet (8" wide x 15' long) of plaster-impregnated gauze — dip a strip in water, drape it over crumpled newspaper or screen, and you've got a hard scenery base ready for paint and ground cover within an hour.

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• Plaster-impregnated gauze that hardens fast when dipped in water
• Each roll covers 10 sq ft — 8" wide x 15' long (20.3 cm x 4.6 m)
• Builds a tough but lightweight terrain shell — no heavy hardshell or chicken wire required
• Compatible with all Woodland Scenics terrain systems (Mod-U-Rail, Sub-Terrain, foam risers)
• Paintable surface ready for ground cover, talus, and static grass
• Works with any scale: N, HO, O, S, G, and Z

How do I use Plaster Cloth?
Crumple newspaper into your terrain shape (or use cardboard webbing or screen mesh). Cut Plaster Cloth into manageable strips, dip each strip briefly in water, then lay over your base and smooth out the bumps. The cloth hardens in roughly 15–30 minutes and is paintable in about an hour.

How much area does one roll cover?
Each #1203 roll covers approximately 10 square feet (0.9 square meters). For larger layouts or thicker double-layer coverage, plan on multiple rolls.

Can I paint it directly?
Yes — once dry, the cloth takes acrylic paint, washes, and weathering powders well. Most modelers apply an earth-tone base coat before adding ground foam, static grass, or rock castings.

Does it work with foam scenery bases?
Yes. Plaster Cloth bonds well to foam risers, foam inclines, and other Woodland Scenics Sub-Terrain components — use it to skin the foam shape and create the final hard contour.