Night Train
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I am building the set for my local amateur theatre and I needed a quick way of changing the backdrop for a small build out area. I thought about painting the back drop on hardboard but being able to turn a sheet of it like the page in a picture book. The backdrop needs to be free standing or at most fixed to the flooring so I can't hang a canvas on the theatre wall.
I am thinking of using two full sheets of 8x4 hinged together on the long sides so that one will fold over to reveal a third sheet and a different backdrop.
I've thought of using butt hinges but as there is no thickness of material to fix onto I would have use pop rivets and penny washers but it would also look ugly and may be difficult to disguise.
I could also use 70mm duct tape but it could be difficult to paint onto and also may not stick well enough to the rough side.
Any other thoughts please before I start looking for another solution?
Thank you,
NT
I am thinking of using two full sheets of 8x4 hinged together on the long sides so that one will fold over to reveal a third sheet and a different backdrop.
I've thought of using butt hinges but as there is no thickness of material to fix onto I would have use pop rivets and penny washers but it would also look ugly and may be difficult to disguise.
I could also use 70mm duct tape but it could be difficult to paint onto and also may not stick well enough to the rough side.
Any other thoughts please before I start looking for another solution?
Thank you,
NT