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Tradeoff: Smaller layout size to allow for workshop space (i.e. space for airbrushing, etc.)
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The size of my layout in the planning stages has been growing and growing. <br /> <br />I started with a 2 x 8 shelf layout (with unscenicked return loops), then it grew to 2 x 16ft shelf layout. The trouble is, it started obstructing other things in the garage (my drums, for example - that's bad news!). <br /> <br />So then I was thinking 2 sections of 2 x 8, in sort of a C-shape. But then there goes the workbench. <br /> <br />So, I'm thinking I'll be back to 2 x 8, with un unscenicked oval that runs across the workbench for continuous running. <br /> <br />I'm thinking the tradeoff of layout space for decent working space will be worth the tradeoff. <br /> <br />In the long run, if I'm dying for another 2 x 8 section, I could have the workbench surface be pretty low, and have the layout be pretty high. <br /> <br />It's a bummer to reduce layout size once you're going down a certain path, but I bet it's the right thing to do...
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