kenben reach is not an issue. There is a center open area that I "could" place a pop-out area for scenery in the future. But everythign is within a 2ʻ reach
UNCLEBUTCH kenben reach is not an issue. There is a center open area that I "could" place a pop-out area for scenery in the future. But everythign is within a 2ʻ reach
Well OK, I do remember reading that early on. I would still use 3/4" plywood.
Sheldon
OK, my Home Depot does not carry the 2" 4ʻx8ʻ extruded blue/pink foamboard. Who else carries this?
And one last question... Elmerʻs Yellow or White Wood Glue? For benchwork? For laying down cork roadbed?
Thanks.
jjdamnitBut "They" do make 1-inch plywood.
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Drat! It is only available in-store, and not sold in South Florida.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
kenbenOK, my Home Depot does not carry the 2" 4ʻx8ʻ extruded blue/pink foamboard. Who else carries this?
Menard's in Indiana has it.
I brought back a whole truck full of two inch foam and Homasote to Florida last year.
kenben OK, my Home Depot does not carry the 2" 4ʻx8ʻ extruded blue/pink foamboard. Who else carries this? And one last question... Elmerʻs Yellow or White Wood Glue? For benchwork? For laying down cork roadbed? Thanks.
Titebond.......
And Homabed/Cascade Rail Supply not cork.
https://cascaderailsupply.com/
And nail it down with a brad nailer.....to the 3/4" plywood.
UNCLEBUTCH ATLANTIC CENTRAL Easy, when I climb a short step ladder, put down a protective mat and lean on the layout, a large percentage of my 200lbs is now supported by the benchwork Well OK, but I and I"M sure others have never needed to use the layout as scaffolding.....
ATLANTIC CENTRAL
Well OK, but I and I"M sure others have never needed to use the layout as scaffolding.....
Sheldon's not the only modeller climbing on his layout. I spent some time lounging on the upper level at the far end of this aisle...
I needed to paint the normally unseen back side of the rails on a wide curve up there, just in case I one day decide to place a camera, facing the aisle, for a photo or two.Construction is 5/8" plywood atop a grid of 1"x2" and 1"x4". The layout there is 38" deep, and I weigh nowhere near 200lbs.
Wayne
ATLANTIC CENTRALTitebond.......
I, II or III?
I have the right to remain silent. By posting here I have given up that right and accept that anything I say can and will be used as evidence to critique me.
carl425 ATLANTIC CENTRAL Titebond....... I, II or III?
ATLANTIC CENTRAL Titebond.......
Well, III of course.
It's not available in the south east, south west, parts or maybe all of California.
In previous threads, one would have to special order, more than you can possibly use. Local insulation firms may have it, but want a huge mark up, compared to what it is sold for in the North.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
kenbenOK, my Home Depot does not carry the 2" 4ʻx8ʻ extruded blue/pink foamboard. Who else carries this? And one last question... Elmerʻs Yellow or White Wood Glue? For benchwork? For laying down cork roadbed?
Sorry but your on your own asto where to find the foam. I use mostly scrapes, I find for free. I can tell you , you don't need 2in, its better but 1or even 3/4 works also. I resided the house 2 yrs ago, used 3/4 pink as added insulation,under the siding, I have enough odds and ends to last me till after the funeral.
The yellow glue as said to be water proof,other then that its the same as white. I didn't use any glue on the bench work,and have no issue. I think any wood glue would work.
AS for road bed and track. Any ole cheap laytex caulk. Just a thin smear is enuff. And its removeble if needed.
HD and Lowes in my area all have extruded foam. But no 4x8 sheets, it's all 2x8. Just use 2 of them for a 4x8 layout, or consider alternative shapes that give you more layout area in the same foootprint.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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rrinker HD and Lowes in my area all have extruded foam. But no 4x8 sheets, it's all 2x8. Just use 2 of them for a 4x8 layout, or consider alternative shapes that give you more layout area in the same foootprint. --Randy
Yep 2' x 8' are easier to find even up here in the Great White North.
Just a side note, this was the first layout I built using foam and spline. I considered it an experiment and my findings were, I would use foam and spline again except I would not put mainline track on foam as it became a little rock and rolly over time. I would run spline for all or most of the mainline and I like it way better than cookie cutter and it is really cheap. For sidings and yards I really like using the foam as it is so easy to contour with ditches, holes, dirt roads going up and down..... This bench is 6' x 18' and you can see the 2' x 8' sheets. They are placed on open grid, the only place there is plywood is on this end to give the curved end some support. All 200lbs of me has climb up onto the foam to work on the layout, I kneel on a 1/4" sheet of plywood that is 20" x 30" and when I get off there is no evidence I was ever there.
Just a side note, this was the first layout I built using foam and spline. I considered it an experiment and my findings were, I would use foam and spline again except I would not put mainline track on foam as it became a little rock and rolly over time. I would run spline for all or most of the mainline and I like it way better than cookie cutter and it is really cheap. For sidings and yards I really like using the foam as it is so easy to contour with ditches, holes, dirt roads going up and down.....
This bench is 6' x 18' and you can see the 2' x 8' sheets. They are placed on open grid, the only place there is plywood is on this end to give the curved end some support. All 200lbs of me has climb up onto the foam to work on the layout, I kneel on a 1/4" sheet of plywood that is 20" x 30" and when I get off there is no evidence I was ever there.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."