I suppose it’s a vanity thing ultimately, but I personally wouldn’t like the idea of thousands of other modelers having the same layout as me. I’d just do my own custom track plan, but to each his own, look forward to the rest of the series!
Once built....use it for a bit. Then sell it and start again with a published layout and plywood sheet to do a "cookie cutter" (you create your own 'risers and inclines') layout and hardshell scenery. Trust us veterans... you'll be happier and Alot less money.
Joe. If you go to Gordon's Food Service store. They have a sleeve of plastic nut cups 100 count for something like 2-3 dollars. That's what I use to mix my paints and hydrocal in. Kevin
That looks like a great way to start out... I am really thinking bout getting the same layout set and converting to a n scale... Any helpful suggestions
Though woodland scenic offers 2 different n scale layouts using same technique as this one with risers out of expanded foam...to be honest better to do a 'traditional' layout. You'll save money have a much stronger layout and more interesting design. Get ahold of model railroader magazine to see example and talk with local train hobby shop to ask questions one on one.
you want 3m super 78 or 74 one of those DO NOT USE SUPER 77 that will melt the foam and you will have a mess i think super 78 is for polystyrene which is what the kit is made of and the house foam if your 4x8 sheet is white and has like a shiny finish there s a plastic over the foam make sure you peel that off or the glue wont stick :)
Very cool Hjenenpa! I just bought River Pass so I will keep up with your progress. As soon as I get started I'll post. What made you decide on Grand Valley if you don't mind me asking?
