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Tommatthews Posted - 06/20/2012 : 11:57:33 AM

I have been thinking about the modular unit "Simply Narrow Gauge" that David posted on page 25 of the lounge. This could be a fun build using your own scenic ideas.

I'll post my ideas and ask you post your ideas and comments as well.
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elwoodblues Posted - 04/22/2013 : 8:34:41 PM
Looking Good Tom, It's nice to see some track down.
Geezer Posted - 04/22/2013 : 3:23:52 PM
Not done yet?? ;-)
Just kiddin', it's a start...
I got about that much done last weekend,
and one turnout. Forgot the pictures....
next week....
Keep going.....BTW, I glued my ties
directly to the foam.....no problems ....yet. ;-)
Tommatthews Posted - 04/22/2013 : 1:57:52 PM


Cork and some track spiked ....
CieloVistaRy Posted - 04/21/2013 : 5:34:55 PM
Looking forward to more pics. I think you have an interesting concept going here.
Tommatthews Posted - 04/21/2013 : 4:35:57 PM

All the ties are glued down. Give the glue some time to dry and then I'll lightly sand them.

Spiking rail and wiring is next.
Tommatthews Posted - 04/20/2013 : 6:26:59 PM

Four feet of ties glued down ...
Tommatthews Posted - 04/17/2013 : 5:13:41 PM

Thought I'd bring this forward. With all the good topics in ON30 one can get lost very quickly.

I decided I'll just play with the first module. No curved corners. I'll try to hide them with scenery. I can trial and error the LED lights and some other stuff.

I am laying a single set of track around the 4 modules to start. I want a train (Heisler) running continuously and quickly. Yes I'll waste some wooden ties and cork road bed. Someone has to keep these companies in business. I have plenty of used rail to use.

Back to the basement ....
Geezer Posted - 04/03/2013 : 05:42:13 AM
Thin aluminum soffit material is available at
your local lumber supply store. It is stiff enough to
stand alone or just fasten the outer edges behind
the front facia. Comes in colors & can be painted easily,
Just an idea.....
Bill Uffelman Posted - 04/02/2013 : 11:58:29 PM
I used poster board to curve the corners on my old On3 layout. Double sided tape to stick it to the dry wall. Spackle to fill the edge of the paper/drywall joint. Coat of latex blue and good to go.

Bill Uffelman
milocomarty Posted - 04/01/2013 : 6:28:17 PM
Can't agree more, loose the angles, now you still can access them easily..
visman48 Posted - 04/01/2013 : 6:10:35 PM
Tom
I agree with the guys, thin sheet of something, bendable plywood, ABS plastic sheet, masonite, MDF...but loose the seams... it will be easier to do now than go back, think about a photo backdrop of trees...what Joey is doing on the other thread.

Les
Rick Posted - 04/01/2013 : 5:51:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by dallas_m

Seamless backdrop! Lose the corners!


I agree.
I mentioned earlier about using a thin sheet of masonite to attach to the plywood and cove the angles.

I would paint the top blue too.
It's part of the sky too.
dallas_m Posted - 04/01/2013 : 5:15:04 PM
Seamless backdrop! Lose the corners!
visman48 Posted - 04/01/2013 : 4:50:57 PM
Tom,
I am waiting this out, I think I understand the concept, I understand Bills question about the track, and if you are missing 2 straight modules. I think before you lay track you should rough out the main, and plan the segments so you have siding, spurs and run arounds, even if you are just going around in aloop. The Aussies do these great..except the rest of the loop is generally hidden.

Standing by watching..
Les
elwoodblues Posted - 04/01/2013 : 3:38:42 PM
Tom,

What a huge difference with the backdrop painted blue, it really adds depth. As for painting the top I would go with with as it will reflect the light. Dark colours tend to absorb light making the box dark.

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