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I am very curious about this benchwork stuff guys. I'm not a newbie to Model RR but in the past my layouts have always been small so they were simple plywood on legs style (similar to MrBeasleys but with one large piece of plywood on top). Now I am planning a new 12'x17 layout (as some of you may know), and almost ready to start the benchwork. Question is, what kind? <br /> <br />I was going to just basically use the plywood on L-girder concept for the whole thing. Then, was going to put a thick sheet (2"-4") of foam as a layout base. That way I would get the strength I want (plywood) and still have room to go below grade (2"-4" of foam). Does this seem like serious overkill? I just can't imagine the thought of my whole layout sitting on just girders and foam. I know the foam is really strong and call me an old timer but it is still foam. Has anybody done it my way and how did it work out?
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