Benchwork for an Ho helix or "Doughnut Delema"

[flyboy2610]

A little lad from way back in the hills came home one day and announced he was not ever going back to school because the teacher was an idiot!
"What makes you say that?" asked his Pa.
"Well," said the boy "Today the teacher started talking about Pi R squared, and everybody knows that pie are round!"

 

[wombat457]

Nice - he must now also have been darn old. I doubt too many teachers even know what that is, let alone teach it

 

[beiland]

subroadbed of MDF

Has anyone had experiences with some of these 'helix kits'?

For instance this one utilizes 'premium grade MDF board' for its roadbed,....and only 1/4 inch thick??

http://www.ashlintrains.com/helix-elevation-kit-ho-scale-1009-free-u-s-shipping/

 

[new guy]

WHEN I go for a helix it WILL be in kit form! "Scratching" one seems daunting! I can't vouch for 1/4" but the 1/2" MDF I got is pretty sturdy and does not seem prone to "sag". You could always use their pattern with your own choice of material.