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Home   Forums   Events Calendar   Sponsors   Support the RRLine   Guestbook   FAQ     Register Active Topics | Active Polls | Resources | Members | Online Users | Live Chat | Avatar Legend | Search | Statistics Photo Album | File Lister | File Library [ Active Members: 0 | Anonymous Members: 0 | Guests: 55 ]  [ Total: 55 ]  [ Newest Member: On30aud ]  All Forums  Model Railroad Forums  The On30 Line  Round and Modular Previous Page | Next Page  New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |   Printer Friendly Author Topic Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 of 15 Tommatthews Fireman Premium Member Posted - 06/30/2012 :  09:48:17 AM     This is great .... 4 ft., 5 ft. and 6 ft. units. Larry, would #5 turnouts work? Country: | Posts: 7270 BigLars Fireman Premium Member Posted - 06/30/2012 :  12:24:11 PM     Tom, You would need to use 15" radius curves to fit inthe #4 turnouts. Still playing, I could get the two modules in my Jeep for shows easily. The end of one unit could tuck into the middle section of the second unit. I have 5"6" length and 3'6" width in the back of the Jeep. I would have to figure out the legs due to the odd shape. Country: USA | Posts: 7358 Neil F Section Hand Posted - 07/01/2012 :  10:12:43 AM     Hi Larry Do you have indoor cloths dryers in the USA, a fold out wire frame hinged on 2 sides to make a U shape, the layout could then sit on the top (my wifes is 40in high and the width is 20in) to give 4 points of support, or you could use 2 units to give the layout more support when setting up. The boards would have to have a flat bottoms under the frame to get the best results. I am thinking of a layout of around 8ft so I can use some of my larger loco's and stock. hope this is of help Neil F in Stockport http://sites.google.com/site/purgatorypeakmodelrailroad/home Country: United Kingdom | Posts: 64 Tommatthews Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/01/2012 :  10:27:44 AM     Neil, Is this what you are talking about: http://woodendryingrackclothesq.blogspot.ca/ Country: | Posts: 7270 Neil F Section Hand Posted - 07/01/2012 :  11:05:45 AM     Hi Tom the ones you found were the more complex type. a basic frame hinged with 2 outer frames all the same size. the picture is better to explane than words. You can also find the made from wood, I know of a large British O gauge layout that uses the same design but made from 12mm ply, the wings fold flat for transport. hope this is of help Neil F in Stockport http://sites.google.com/site/purgatorypeakmodelrailroad/home Country: United Kingdom | Posts: 64 elwoodblues Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/01/2012 :  4:26:42 PM         You know, with all these great ideas, I hope someone os going to build one. Ron Newby General Manager Clearwater Valley Railway Co. http://www.cvry.ca Edited by - elwoodblues on 07/01/2012 4:27:09 PM Country: Canada | Posts: 4859 Tommatthews Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/01/2012 :  4:44:49 PM     Should I open a new topic for pictures of your wooden bridges and water towers. The thought is to gather ideas for 16" x 48" views through a modular window. Opening a new topic will keep this topic free for construction ideas. Or should we keep this all together for easy reference? Country: | Posts: 7270 elwoodblues Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/01/2012 :  6:09:21 PM         Tom. I would keep it together as it is a natural progression of this thread (JMHO) Ron Newby General Manager Clearwater Valley Railway Co. http://www.cvry.ca Country: Canada | Posts: 4859 Tommatthews Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/01/2012 :  6:14:56 PM     Thanks Ron .... please post away those interesting and informative photos. Country: | Posts: 7270 n6nvr Engine Wiper Posted - 07/01/2012 :  7:32:34 PM     back in '76 at a meet in Mobile AL one of the guys had what was one of the then claimed smallest complete HO layout. It was built on a standard 26" bicycle wheel, had a 24" radius track around it and was running a large locomotive (IIRC it was a Rivarossi articulated of some kind). The wheel axle was tilted about 15 degrees or so, and was light enough that has the engine ran it turned the layout underneath it so the locomotive stayed on more or less flat track in one place as the "table" turned underneath it. I would think that you could use 3/4" ply ripped to 3 or 4" for the main framework. Use a chop saw to make all your various pieces the same sizes. You could then cut various size holes in the boards using a 1" hole saw, and a sabre saw or roto-zip to cut out triangles and squares out of the boards. The a rounding over router bit to smooth out the cut out edges. You would retain most of the strength of the boards, lighten the assembly significantly and by somewhat randomizing the size and locations of the cut out lessen the sounding board effects. you could then have the mechanical joints between the frames on the stronger sections and have either a round or other shaped outer edge primarily of the luan since it wouldn't be carrying much weight. Just a few ideas. Don't push me bureaucrat, I've got a bit of hangover Country: | Posts: 303 Tommatthews Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/16/2012 :  12:16:25 PM     Does anyone have progress pictures of how to build a shadow box? I am having difficulty in visualizing the plywood or rigid foam base, framing, and how to install lighting. Lighting would include type of light, framing for light, wiring and top covering for these sections. At this time I am considering an oval with 3ft. radius ends and 4ft. to 5ft. middle sections. I am thinking a depth of 24" and total height 24". Country: | Posts: 7270 andykins Fireman Posted - 07/16/2012 :  2:18:02 PM       tom, the roundy roundy lay out is in the current issue of model rail. not sure if you can get it your side of the pond or not "Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?" Unknown Country: United Kingdom | Posts: 3865 Rick Administrator Premium Member Posted - 07/16/2012 :  4:40:38 PM     Tom, maybe pictures of Jon's modules will help with the lighting part: http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=37354 Country: USA | Posts: 17721 Tommatthews Fireman Premium Member Posted - 07/30/2012 :  09:37:47 AM     With these modules how do you visualize the base? A flat sheet, cookie cutter for track road bed and terrain, sheet for track bed and card board/plaster cloth for scenery base or foam, etc? I am not concerned about weight so I might go with 3/4" plywood. I would be using code 83 hand laid rail. Thoughts / comments ???? Country: | Posts: 7270 Rick Administrator Premium Member Posted - 07/30/2012 :  10:05:09 AM     I think I'm going to eventually use 2" foam. Makes it easier to add some contours. The one thing that never looks right to me on a layout is when all the scenery is ping pong table flat. If you're going to use plywood, I guess you can use goop or sculptamold to add some contours. 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