That should be all I need. Whenever I can get some 2" 4x8 foam pieces, I can start to lay the track down, to see where I need to put everything, followed by getting risers and inclines, then more roadbed, then laying track. Wow, I have a LONG way to go
progress on my layout
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Remember that you can take thinner pieces and "laminate" them to get thicker ones. In some cases, this produces a stronger base than just a single piece, especially since all I have seen lately in foamboard is "pre-scored", with cuts made 16 inches on center. HAndy for installers, but very bad for strength of the entire board.viperman said:
The foam board I put together in my 6-ftx10-ft layout (see URL in sig) is an assembly of three layers of 1-inch thick 4x8 sheets. It is one strong cohesive base.
For those of you with inquiring minds, check out this thread.
http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=13149
Doc
http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=13149
Doc
Ok, tossing a question here. Running 18"r and 22"r curves, with a GP40-2, 40' boxcars here. Would you say this would 70s? Now what if I mention I have some modern cars (Dodge Viper for example), would this ruin the whole era thing, or would I have a small branch/local line which uses older equipment, as the tracks were laid long ago, or perhaps budget reasons?
umm...you can use old EQUIPMENT...but paint schemes change completely with in 15 years, and by then, there's just a ghost of that paintjob hidden under the weathering. What engine are you thinking about running in the modern day, with the dodge viper?
Also make sure that ABSOLUTELY NONE of your freight cars have roofwalks on them.
Also make sure that ABSOLUTELY NONE of your freight cars have roofwalks on them.
Ok, last night I went to Menards, and bought two1/2" pink foam 4x8s. I had to cut them down to fit in the car, so by the time I got them home, they were 2x4s. I have one 4x8 assembled again, and glue drying under it on the wood. Once these four are done, I can get to work on the other three.
Have all the pieces of foam glued down now. Just waiting for the glue to cure for a couple days, and I'm set to start work!
Here is a possible track plan I just came up with a few mins ago. This is a horrible drawing of the idea, done in MSPaint.
http://www.the-gauge.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=2353&c=3
http://www.the-gauge.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=2353&c=3
That is a very rough sketch of an idea that popped into my head, while I was messin around downstairs. May not fit so well, if at all, but I do like the rough idea of it
YAY, you got some pink foam layed, Way to go Steven. Now you can start the real work:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
That plan is a very rough stetch, LOL, but I like the rough idea of it too. I use photoshop for my rough sketches.
That plan is a very rough stetch, LOL, but I like the rough idea of it too. I use photoshop for my rough sketches.
Following Wiperman's rough sketch, I laid it out using Atlas 18"-radius sectional track using XTrkcad below (I think I remember him mentioning that he essentially has two 4x8s side to side):
I don't think he has room for a 4-feet-long bridge in that diagonal section (the bridge there is only 1 foot long!), but otherwise it's feasible.
Xtrkcad isn't the easiest to learn how to use, but it's a useful planning tool I think.. It's still a free download, no?
I don't think he has room for a 4-feet-long bridge in that diagonal section (the bridge there is only 1 foot long!), but otherwise it's feasible.
Xtrkcad isn't the easiest to learn how to use, but it's a useful planning tool I think.. It's still a free download, no?
