Login
or
Register
Subscriber & Member Login
Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!
Login
Register
Home
»
Model Railroader
»
Forums
»
Layouts and layout building
»
Cookie cutter foam layout?
Edit topic
Updated your discussion topic below.
Subject
Enter a subject for your topic. Maximum 150 characters.
Post Body
Enter your post below.
I hope I can phrase this into an intelligent question... I am still batting around just how to build my first (as an adult) layout. The latest track plan I have is for an N scale 4X8 with a mainline running around the parameter with a "branch line" circling just inside that with 5 or 6 sidings coming off of the branch. I want to use a foam base and slice it along the the track and flex it into slight grades to simulate the rolling Ohio countryside. If my math is right I can get the elevations I want with only a 2% grade my concern is will the foam flex or will it shatter into pieces when I start pushing into the contour I want? <br /> <br />It has been almost 30 years since I worked with any foam, that was insulation in referigerated semi-trailers, very strong stuff but it did not like to bend.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag
E-mail Subscribe
Check the box below if you want to receive e-mail notifications when replies are made to this thread.
Receive notifications
Update Discussion Topic
Subscriber & Member Login
Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!
Login
Register
Users Online
chatanuga
see all »
Search the Community
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter
See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter
and get model railroad news in your inbox!
Sign up