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<br /> Thank you sir! I have a few follw up questions. <br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by wp8thsub</i> <br /> Except for the throwbar, I don't use PC board ties. [/quote] <br /> Is this just a personal preference or because of added cost? <br /> <br />[quote]QUOTE: <br />......I also don't use jigs for assembly or preparing parts. If you use a template for installing the ties and marking a few key locations like the frog point, jigs aren't necessary for rail assembly [/quote] <br /> I priced jigs and template and they're not cheap. However would it help a first timer? <br /> If a jig isn't necessary for rail prep and assembly, what do you use to check the angle for cutting the frog and for the switch points? For checking the angles for the wing rails at the knuckles? How is the closure rail and stock rail for the diverging route located? <br /> Are your closure rails and point rails one piece or are they seperate pieces spiked at the heel? <br /> Do you build the turnouts in place or on the work bench? <br /> <br />[quote]QUOTE: <br />Don't expect the first one to turn out (no pun intended) perfect. Allow yourself to get better with practice.[/quote] <br /> I've been labled a perfectionist by a few, but I'll try not to get frustrated. If I mess it up, I'll use it in a mini scene with track crews working on it. <br /> <br /> How long have you been practicing hand laying turnouts? <br /> <br />[quote]QUOTE: <br /> .....(hand laying) gave me trackwork that I couldn't obtain commercially for any price.[/quote] <br /> That's what hand laying trackwork is all about. <br /> Thanks again! <br />
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