I had an idea and acted on it, now am wondering if I did the right thing. My turnout throwing system needs only a SPST switch. I decided on a rectangle rocker switch as shown here:

Then realized that might not look right on a control panel. Here is a visual mockup:

I am asking the MHR community for some help in solving a problem I created with my choice of layout scenery. My layout was originally conceptualized 25 yrs ago as a much smaller layout with no intention of adding a backdrop or anything like that. I started this current version with the old idea then expanded it because I had the room to do so. Although I do plan on adding a backdrop at some point, I didn't take this into consideration when I stuck with the basics of how I originally thought the scenery would look. 

A recent question on using video cameras in staging has prompted the start of this thread.

The aim is to educate and inform readers on how the installation of a Local Area Network (LAN) can enhance and simplify our enjoyment of this hobby.

I am not sure if this is the proper forum.  

I am a rookie on SketchUp, and what I want to do is create a cube, similar to a child's block.

This would be a cube, with a letter on each face.  The letter would be recessed into the surface.

For example, the letter "N" would be made of three rectangles.  How would I "unite" them, and "extrude"

them into the cube, in unison.  And not have a "surface" over the letter.

cheers,

Mike O