I am building a 2 level shelf HO layout along my basement walls. I have humidifiers, heat and A/C in the basement but humidity can vary with season
On the lower level I am modelling mountainous terrain (lumber and coal) I have a frame work with 12" placed cross members for risers and cleats. I AM USING COOKIE CUTTER method because of curves and 2-3 % grades.
My question is because of curves and grades, WHAT is the best roadbed support for cookie cutter? 3/8 Plywood, or 2 inch blue foam board, 1/2 Homosote . Can blue foam core bend for the grades and when glued to risers not sag ( what would be a safe distance between risers )
I am trying to avoid cutting plywood on the floor with the power jig saw and gazillion broken blades!
I also have 1/2 Homosote board I could use a razer-Knife or jig saw to cut
LAST, using any base and using Woodland Scenics foam sub-road bed, and DAP glue rather than spikes, HOW does one hold flex track in place and check gauge, particularly at joints on a curve, while glue dries?
That is lot to ask sorry...
Thanks to ALL!
David Miller
On the lower level I am modelling mountainous terrain (lumber and coal) I have a frame work with 12" placed cross members for risers and cleats. I AM USING COOKIE CUTTER method because of curves and 2-3 % grades.
My question is because of curves and grades, WHAT is the best roadbed support for cookie cutter? 3/8 Plywood, or 2 inch blue foam board, 1/2 Homosote . Can blue foam core bend for the grades and when glued to risers not sag ( what would be a safe distance between risers )
I am trying to avoid cutting plywood on the floor with the power jig saw and gazillion broken blades!
I also have 1/2 Homosote board I could use a razer-Knife or jig saw to cut
LAST, using any base and using Woodland Scenics foam sub-road bed, and DAP glue rather than spikes, HOW does one hold flex track in place and check gauge, particularly at joints on a curve, while glue dries?
That is lot to ask sorry...
Thanks to ALL!
David Miller