Benchwork - Roadbed
Rebuilding a Duck Under
As I continue to rebuild my layout to accommodate my GE 85 tonners and give them a place to take their ore to, I had to update my duck under. Now I have seen several different ways to build a duck under, whether a swing or lift system, and I would say what type you build is dependent on the space you have.
Roadbed height transistion advice please
I have mainline tracks on 3/16" roadbed. My spurs are on 1/8" roadbed. In all areas except the one pictured below I have had sufficient length to make very gradual transitions. This one spot however has a turnout in the spur almost immediately after it leaves the main.
I am concerned that the height transition is going to be way too short even though it is only 1/16". I do not want to make any of the transition under the turnouts themselves. That sounds like trouble in the making. The tangent between the turnouts is 4.5" long.
Anyone used .22 Rimshot nails to hold studs to concrete?
Hi,
Was wondering if anyone has used Rimshot(or other) .22 shell fired nails to put 2x4 studs on concrete walls. I hope to minimize legs this way. The benchwork at this time is planned to be between 8 and 16 inches deep, simple 1x4 or less framework to support 2" foam subroadbed. Was hoping to cantilever off the 2x4s to hold most of the weight, but an occaisional leg wouldn't bother me too much. Plan on going around the walls with a couple large free standing peninsulas.
Yard Critique
Hey everyone, I am struggling on the design of my yard.... look this over and give me some suggestions. It is loosely based on Juniata / Conrail. Needs to handle 10ft trains, have engine service buildings, fuel and sand facilities and classify trains.
Does it work better with the mainline in the front or rear?
Thank you, sorry about the poor drawing but Autocad didn't create a PDF very well...
Trying to lay out a super accurate 45 degree module
Getting ready to set up for the PNW FreemoN guys to come over next month. One of the things we want to accomplish is to build a full 360 degrees worth of curved modules. I got all my calculations done and CAD work laid out. I am designing each module so that the outside fascia length does not exceed 48", that way I can cut a strip across the width of a sheet.
Here is my CAD drawing
More fascia & valance progress...
Well yesterday I managed to bring both the fascia & valance around the corner of the L&T Branch. Working with the 3mm MDF is really easy, its flexibility and light weight make it great to work with.
The method that I have used to secure the upper valance is working really well and I completed this section in under two hours (ceiling, upper valance & fascia).
Found this Portable spray booth, does anyone have one?
which foam to use? what works best for building layouts?
Ok, just asked a few questions on hot glue guns and now have questions on which foam to use to build my layout. I plan on using the blue 1/2" 2 layers thick as a base and want to know what foam to build the rest of the layout with. I have the woodland scenics foam cutter to sculpt it but I need to know which foam to get.
Home depot sells a product called handipac which looks like it might work well and a product called PlastiSpan HD.
Has anyone used these products and will they emit toxic fumes when I cut them with the hot wire technique?
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