New around the walls layout

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For you lift out problems go to youtube.com and check out al mayo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkYCDz2a7XI this method could be copied or modified to your liking.
al mayo is awesome with alot of his "how to videos" if you havent seen this video or anyother, i strongly suggest you watch these videos.
His weathering techniques are on another planet
 
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Congrats on settling on a trackplan. It looks simple, realistic, and fun. I look forward to watching and reading about your progress.
 


Doughless said:
Congrats on settling on a trackplan. It looks simple, realistic, and fun. I look forward to watching and reading about your progress.
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Thanks again for all your efforts! You and many others really helped me out a lot. I actually like the plan that you came up with the best. But forcing myself to be realistic about my time/money/ambition limitations drove me to keep it simple for now. Being of sectional/modular design will make it easier if I do decide to change things around.
 
Around the wall layout.

If you haven't started yet, I have an excellent way to support the layout without any legs. I used open grid made from 1x4's and after screwing it the back of the framework to the wall, I used half inch rigid electrical conduit for supporting the front of the layout. I flattened both ends of the conduit and screwed one end into a wall stud, and the other to the to the back of the front of the gridwork. It is extremely strong. I had a friend over who weighed over 200 pounds and he looked at it like I was crazy. I had him put his full weight on it and it didn't budge. If you are interested, I can send you some photos. Quick, easy and strong !
 
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montanan said:
If you haven't started yet, I have an excellent way to support the layout without any legs. I used open grid made from 1x4's and after screwing it the back of the framework to the wall, I used half inch rigid electrical conduit for supporting the front of the layout. I flattened both ends of the conduit and screwed one end into a wall stud, and the other to the to the back of the front of the gridwork. It is extremely strong. I had a friend over who weighed over 200 pounds and he looked at it like I was crazy. I had him put his full weight on it and it didn't budge. If you are interested, I can send you some photos. Quick, easy and strong !
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If the pics are still available I would like to view them.

Thank you
Dan
 
nemorp said:
If the pics are still available I would like to view them.

Thank you
Dan
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Here is a picture that I hope helps. It is half inch rigid electrical conduit. After cutting a piece that is about 4 inches longer than you need, flatten out each end for about 2 inches, and bend then to the angle needed. Drill a couple of holes for screws in each flattened end. The bottom piece screwed into a wall stud, and the other to the inside face of the 1x4 open grid work. I usually space them at about 4 feet. I have put my entire weight of nearly 200 pounds on the outside edge and it doesn't budge.

IMAG0160_BURST002[1].jpg Hope this helps. Cheap and effective.
 
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