Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
I am not all that familiar with what you are describing. But just applying a little logic and a few things I have seen here and there I will tell you what I think. I do know that a shadow box is a box meant to display an object like its in a picture frame. I also know that some modular clubs I have seen have their modules build in a box with self contained lighting and electicals with each scene. This also assists in transporting the modules as they are easily stacked, and it keeps the public from getting to close because of their closed off front. I would imagine to use this effect on your layout you would haveto do the follwoing in terms of planning. Decide what scenes you want to depict on your layout. Decide on a set of construction standards so you have uniform looking diarama boxes. as well as a set of module standards so if you ever move you can change things around to suite the new space. Decide on how you are going to transisition from scene to scene, So things don't look out of place when two modules a re set next to each other. Decide on what lighting your going to want because it has to be installed during module construction. You will have do settle on back drops for each things because thats the first thing to go into the box during the modeling stage of construction. and lastly. if you are going to use DCC or DC control because that determins how much wiring your going to have to do. Just things that I know and have observed. Hope this helps. James
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

Update Reply

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!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community