Making Under the Tree Village (Pics)

[spankybird]

I was asked to share how we made our Christmas Village.

This is framed with 1” x 4” shelving and ¼” plywood for the top. This is made in two 4 foot x 4 foot sections, so a total of 4 foot by 8 foot. This allows for easy moving and storage.

Be sure to click on the pics to enlarge them



We used metal braces that we pick up at Lowe’s.



On one half we made a locking bracket to lock the second half in place



Here is the second half





Here is a pic of the feet



We place on half down and then the tree stand, then the second half.





Next we add our track that cross over the two halfs.



Next we will add our lights, houses, tree and cars and people. We will show this in part two.

If you want to see last years, visit our web page by clicking on the icon below.



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[Bob Keller]

That is great! About a clear as a newbie or veteran train runner could want.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Our boy Spankybird knows how to build stuff. You should see the Circus Tent and all the other neat things in his basement. After one visit, it was like getting a PhD in Toy Trains.[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D] I still don't know how he gets those big engines around those tight curves, but they go around without any effort.[8D][8D]