Atlas 'O' Roundhouse build

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1PatZAK1

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The planning and feasibility study has ended and RH build has begun!

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Update!

The first hurdle was to modify the base in order to fit my existing turntable.
My TT was slightly larger than what the Atlas 'O' RH base was designed for.
I ended up cutting off 3/4" off the base front.

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My next hurdle was where to build it. I could not build it in it's permanent spot do to accessibility. So, I first thought of building it in my garage, but then I would have to get the finished model through a door way and up two flights of stairs. Not happening! Then I thought, maybe I'll build it on a lazy-susan placed in an open era of the layout (future town). I also started to weatherize the 'brick' walls.
 
The Build continues!

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Tips; install windows and doors, before, putting the walls together.
A corner type clamp (which I did not have) would have come in handy.
Although the 'Lazy-Susan' idea is very good, support for the over hanging parts is needed
as well as leveling and stabilization of the 'Lazy-Susan'.
 




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