Tips & Tricks

Modeltex sheets are printed on Forex PVC panels. These sheets are lightweight, water resistant and easy to cut and score or scratch:

If you want to add additional weathering this can be easily done with acrylic paints. We recommend Talens Amsterdam series or Flory Models washes. 

After weathering please make sure to seal the sheets with a layer of matt spray varnish.

You can glue Forex with TEC7 glue on most surfaces, but always do a test. Larger sheets tend to adjust with changing room temperatures. Be aware of this with the choice of adhesive and mounting.

If you glue Forex on Forex we advice to use Permacol glue, available in our webshop.

Check out de below tutorial video's with tips and tricks.

Tutorial 1: How to cut, score and weather Modeltex sheets:

Tutorial 2: How to create a concrete tunnel: