Woodland Scenics Subterrain Lightweight Layout System

Subterrain is the revolutionary lightweight layout system that consists of lightweight foam components and Tools and Adhesives especially designed to work with the System.

The SubTerrain Manual gives modelers detailed, fully illustrated instructions for constructing a layout. There is also a video which shows how to use the system.

Watch the video opposite to find out how it works and makes building a layout much easier than you would have thought!

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Filler Surfacer & Primer

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1205 Flex Paste 473ml

This flexible, non-cracking modeling paste can be used to create a hard surface, as a filler or primer on foam. Also use as a road base or sealer under water features, or use with Soft Flake Snow™ to model heavy snow drifts. 16 fl oz.

Flex Paste 473ml $29.00

Foam Cutter

Code Description Image Price A$
WS16214403 Hot Wire Foam Cutter (max125mm width x 145mm cutting depth)

Hot foam wire cutter for constructing a layout.

Hot Wire Foam Cutter (max125mm width x 145mm cutting depth) $72.00
785-1437 Guide for Hot Wire Foam Cutter (WS17014403)

Adds versitility and functionality to the Hot Wire Foam Cutter. Adjusts for precise angles and consistent cuts 1/4" to 5".

Guide for Hot Wire Foam Cutter (WS17014403) $19.80

Foam Profile Boards

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1419 Profile Boards 8" x 12" (4 pack)

Package includes 2 Profile Boards and 2 Connectors. Use the interlocking Profile Board pieces to create the layout perimeters and mountain profiles. Place Boards end-to-end or stack to any height using the Connectors. Trim Profile Boards with the Hot Wire Foam Cutter or a Foam Knife and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Each Board measures 24" l x 8" h

Profile Boards  8 $17.20

Foam Riser

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1408 2in Foam Riser (4 pack)

This package includes 4 Risers, generally used with Incline Starters to create varying grades on your layout. Risers are easily flexed to form curves and work on plywood or foam bases. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Each Riser measures 2 in x 2 1/2 in x 24 in (5.08 cm x 6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

2in Foam Riser (4 pack) $17.20
785-1413 Foam Riser 4 percent Incline Starter (4 pack)

This package includes 4 Incline Starters. Each piece elevates from 0 - 1 in (0 - 2.54 cm)within 24 inches. Incline Starters allow smooth transition from one height to another. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Each piece measures 2 1/2 in x 24 in (6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

Foam Riser 4 percent Incline Starter (4 pack) $13.60
785-1411 4% incline - rise of 4 in over 8ft

This Incline Set includes 4 sections that rises 4 inches (10.1 cm) in an 8-foot (2.43 m) run. Incline Sets allow smooth transition from one height to another. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Each piece measures 2 1/2 in x 24 in (6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

4% incline -  rise of 4 in over 8ft $24.30
785-1406 1/2in (12.7mm) Foam Risers (4 pack)

This package includes 4 Risers, generally used with Incline Starters to create varying grades on your layout. Risers are easily flexed to form curves and work on plywood or foam bases. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Each Riser measures 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 24 in (1.27 cm x 6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

1/2in (12.7mm) Foam Risers (4 pack) $11.60
785-1407 1" (25.4mm) Foam Risers (4 pack)

This package includes 4 Risers, generally used with Incline Starters to create varying grades on your layout. Risers are easily flexed to form curves and work on plywood or foam bases. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Each Riser measures 1 in x 2 1/2 in x 24 in (2.54 cm x 6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

1 $15.00
785-1409 4" (101.6mm) Foam Risers (2 pack)

This package includes 2 Risers, generally used with Incline Starters to create varying grades of dramatic, steep relief on your layout, and to create lower areas for rivers and valleys. Risers are easily flexed to form curves and can work with both plywood or foam bases. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Each Riser measures 4 in x 2 1/2 in x 24 in (10.1 cm x 6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

4 $17.20
785-1410 Foam Riser 2 percent Incline Set - rise of 4" over 16ft (pack 8)

This Incline Set inlcudes eight sections that rise 4 inches (10.1 cm) in a 16-foot (4.87 m) run. Incline Sets allow smooth transition from one height to another. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Each piece measures 2 1/2 in x 24 in (6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

Foam Riser 2 percent Incline Set - rise of 4 $37.00
785-1412 Foam Riser 2 percent Incline Starter 8pce

This package includes 8 Incline Starters. Each piece elevates from 0 - 1/2 in (0 - 1.27 cm) within 24 inches. Incline Starters allow smooth transition from one height to another. To install, pin in place with Foam Nails and attach with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Each piece measures 2 1/2 in x 24 in (6.35 cm x 60.9 cm)

 Foam Riser 2 percent Incline Starter 8pce $13.60

Foam Sheet

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1422 0.25" (6.3mm) Foam Sheet 24'" x 12" (610mm x 305mm)

Bend ¼-inch Foam Sheets into a radius to create tunnels with curves or use for other craft projects. Pin with Foam Nails and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Foam Sheet measures 12" w x 24" (6 mm) 1 sheet/pkg

0.25 $11.00
785-1423 0.5" (12.7mm) Foam Sheet 24" x 12" (610mm x 305mm)

Use ½-inch Foam Sheets for layout and diorama bases, as well as to form tunnel walls, ceilings or overpass supports. Pin with Foam Nails and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Foam Sheet measures 12" w x 24" 1 sheet/pkg

0.5 $11.85
785-1424 1.0" (25.4mm) Foam Sheet 24'" x 12" (610mm x 305mm)

Use 1-inch Foam Sheets for layout and dioramas bases, to build elevated areas and supports, or for other craft projects. Pin with Foam Nails and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Foam Sheet measures 12" w x 24" l. 1 sheet/pkg

1.0 $13.50
785-1425 2 inch Foam Set-1 piece

Use 2-inch Foam Sheets for layout and diorama bases, to build elevated areas, mountains and terrain contours and for supports or other craft projects. Pin with Foam Nails and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Foam Sheet measures 12" wide x 24" long. 1 sheet/pkg

2 inch Foam Set-1 piece $23.00
785-1426 3inch Foam Set-1 piece

Use 3-inch Foam Sheets for layout and diorama bases, to create flat areas for towns, to build bridges and other structures or for other craft projects. Pin with Foam Nails and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks.Foam Sheet measures 12" wide x 24" long.

3inch Foam Set-1 piece $29.00
785-1427 4 inch Foam Set-1 piece

Use 4-inch Foam Sheets for layout and diorama bases, to create flat areas for towns, to build bridges and other structures and for other craft projects. Pin with Foam Nails and glue in place with Foam Tack Glue™ or the Low Temp Foam Glue Gun and Glue Sticks. Foam Sheet measures 12" wide x 24" long. 1 sheet/pkg

4 inch Foam Set-1 piece $31.00

Foam Tools & Accessories

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1431 Foam Pencils (Set of 4)

Foam Pencils have a special lead designed to draw on foam without causing damage. The colors will not bleed through paint or other coverings. Each package contains two red and two black pencils.

Foam Pencils (Set of 4) $7.80
785-1432 Foam Nails 2" (50.8mm) - Pack of 75

Use Foam Nails to temporarily pin track, foam or other products to your layout. 75/pkg - 2 in (5.08 cm) ea.

Foam Nails 2 $11.50
785-1433 Foam Knife Foam Knife $11.70
785-1434 Foam Knife Blades (Pack of 4)

2-inch long replacement blades for the Woodland Scenics Foam Knife. 4/pkg

Foam Knife Blades (Pack of 4) $8.70
785-1436 Foam Cutter Replacement Wire

Special nichrome wire retains an even temperature needed to cut SubTerrain® foam products. Use only with the Hot Wire Foam Cutter. length - 48 in (121 cm)3gauge. - 30 or 0.010 diameter.

Foam Cutter Replacement Wire $7.25
785-1444 Foam Tack Glue

Specially formulated for foam and also effective on wood, cork and Homasote board. Foam Tack Glue is high-tack, non-toxic and water soluble. It dries clear and flexible. Use as a contact cement whenever bonding two large surfaces. 12 fl oz/354mL

Foam Tack Glue $20.50
785-1447 Foam Putty (470ml)

Foam Putty to fill cracks, sculpt and carve with foam.

This is a non-shrinking, easily sanded and lightweight filling material having the same characteristics as foam. Fill cracks and gaps on foam and sand when dry. 16 oz vol (473 mL)

Foam Putty (470ml) $15.50
785-1446 Low Melt Glue for Glue Gun (Pack of 10 sticks)

Use with Low Temp Foam Glue Gun. Bonds to foam, wood, paper, foil and many other craft materials. 10" x 3/4" (25.4cm x 1.9cm) - 10/pkg

Low Melt Glue for Glue Gun (Pack of 10 sticks) $10.20

Layout Construction

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1203 Plaster Cloth Roll 5yds (4.6m) long x 8" (203mm) wide (approx 10 sq ft) No Image Available $17.60
785-4141 Casting Plaster

Use Casting Plaster to make rocks, fossils, animal tracks, lava flows or other forms for any plaster casting project. 8 oz package Ages 7 and up. Adult supervision recommended for younger children.

Casting Plaster $10.40
785-4140 Plastercloth 7.5sq ft

Plaster Cloth is versatile, fun and easy to use! Apply wet Plaster Cloth to newspaper wads, balloons and other forms to make lightweight, hard shell land terrain, masks and other shapes. Plaster Cloth forms virtually to any shape, is easy to paint, dries quickly and is non-toxic. Roll measures 8" x 3.75 yd, 7.5 sq ft. (20.3cm x 3.42m, 69.6 dm2)

Plastercloth 7.5sq ft $16.30
WS1601201 WS C1201 Casting Plaster/Lightweight Hydrocal 2.2 litres No Image Available $18.50
WS1601202 WS C1201 Casting Plaster/Lightweight Hydrocal No Image Available $15.00

Manuals & DVDs

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1207 The Scenery Manual

The most popular and comprehensive scenery manual available. Anyone can make beautiful, realistic scenery, and this manual will show you how. The spiral-bound Scenery Manual is loaded with various tips, techniques, ideas and instructions for using more than 600 Woodland Scenics products. 142 pages contains hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations. ©1994, 2001 and 2007

The Scenery Manual $15.50
WS17DVD R993P Scenery - You Can Do It (Woodland Scenics) No Image Available $4.50
WS1504170 Project Book No Image Available $22.00
WS179DVD SubTerrain: Build a Layout Fast and Easy DVD No Image Available $3.50
WS1641402 ST1402 SubTerrain HOW TO MANUAL No Image Available $18.75

Roads and Paving

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1452 Smooth-It (680g)

Smooth-It is a plaster material that is used to smooth rough spots, create streets, roads and parking lots. Mix with water and apply directly to any clean hard surface. Covers 26' by 3" by 1/4" (HO Scale - two-lane highway).

Smooth-It (680g) $13.50
785-1455 Paving Tape

Road System - Create paved areas, such as highways, roads, streets, curbs, footpaths, and railway crossings.

Use this adhesive-backed foam tape to create straight-edged forms for paving, even on curves. Use to model streets, roads, sidewalks and parking lots. Easy to apply and remove. Includes Spreader. Roll 1/4 in x 30 ft (6 mm x 914 m) makes a road approximately 15 feet long.

Paving Tape $16.50
785-1454 Road System Top Coat Concrete

Top Coat Concrete is a non-toxic, water-soluble compound used to simulate the color of concrete road surfaces. Brush-on application. 4 fl oz (118 mL). One bottle will cover approximately 9 to 12 square feet.

Road System Top Coat Concrete $10.85
785-1453 Road System Top Coat Asphalt (118ml)

Road System - Create asphalt areas, such as highways, roads, streets, footpaths, and railway crossings.

Top Coat Asphalt is a non-toxic, water-soluble compound used to simulate the color of blacktop road surfaces. Brush-on application. 4 fl oz (118 mL). One bottle will cover approximately 9 to 12 square feet.

Road System Top Coat Asphalt (118ml) $10.50

Track Underlay

Code Description Image Price A$
785-1461 HO Track Bed Grey Foam - 24" (690mm) long x 3/16" (5mm) thick x 1 3/4" (44.5mm) 1 piece

Strips are the perfect roadbed for tight track applications. They align well with cork or Homasote and install easily with Foam Tack Glue (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432). Bulk Pack saves over purchasing items separately. 36 Strips/pkg. 3/16" x 1 ¾" x 24" each (5mm x 44.4 cm x 60.9 cm)

HO Track Bed Grey Foam - 24 $2.00
785-1471 HO Track Bed Grey Foam - 24" (690mm) long x 3/16" (5mm) thick x 1 3/4" (44.5mm) (12 lengths)

Strips make the perfect roadbed for tight track applications, and offer a smooth, almost seamless application. It deadens sound, requires no pre-soaking like cork, remains flexible and will not dry out or become brittle! Aligns well with cork or Homasote applications. 12 Strips per package. Install Track-Bed with Foam Tack Glue (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432). 3/16 in x 1 3/4 in x 24 in 5 mm x 4.44 cm x 60.9 cm

HO Track Bed Grey Foam - 24 $19.35
785-1472 N Track Bed Grey Foam - 24" (690mm) long x 3mm thick x 1 1/4" (31.8mm) (12 lengths)

There are 12 Strips in this Track-Bed Standard Pack. These strips are the perfect roadbed for especially tight track applications. The Strips are 3mm x 1 1/4" x 24". Track-Bed requires no pre-soaking like cork does: it remains flexible and won’t dry out or become brittle! It aligns well with cork or Homasote applications. Install Track-Bed with Foam Tack Glue (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432). Also works great for H0n3 and Hon30 gauge!Track underlay - grey foam. Part of Subterrain system.

N Track Bed Grey Foam - 24 $14.30
785-1474 HO Track Bed Roll 24"

Track-Bed Roll offers a smooth, almost seamless application. It deadens sound, requires no pre-soaking like cork, remains flexible and will not dry out or become brittle! Aligns well with cork or Homasote applications. Install Track-Bed with Foam Tack Glue™ (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432). 13/64 in x 1 3/4 in x 24 ft 5 mm x 7 cm x 7.31 m

HO Track Bed Roll 24 $24.70