tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post4065513256602710015..comments2024-03-16T03:19:37.111-06:00Comments on TY'S MODEL RAILROAD: Plaster Hardshell TerrainTy’s Model Railroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212374006292062412noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-15645300007618828072022-09-28T16:27:49.677-06:002022-09-28T16:27:49.677-06:00Awesoome blog you have hereAwesoome blog you have hereSolar Idahohttps://www.solar-specialists.com/us/solar-idaho/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-14377668377429144932015-02-12T11:27:13.801-07:002015-02-12T11:27:13.801-07:00That's awesome, I look forward to seeing them ...That's awesome, I look forward to seeing them both. Ty’s Model Railroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212374006292062412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-52652509811393500722015-02-12T04:20:52.407-07:002015-02-12T04:20:52.407-07:00Hi Tyler,
Just an update on my plans. I have prod...Hi Tyler, <br />Just an update on my plans. I have produced 2 layouts on SCARM, but still not sure which one to use yet. I haven't set my heights as yet, that will be done in the next few days. I have based (plagiarised) on your layout albeit a bit shorter than yours.<br /><br />I will email you with the layouts.<br /><br />Thanks againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-75409684119964455112015-02-05T15:12:01.536-07:002015-02-05T15:12:01.536-07:00Oh, and here is the ling to my layout showing the ...Oh, and here is the ling to my layout showing the different elevations. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.<br /><br />http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s9TULwKdIEM/VMbp21KC1xI/AAAAAAAACbQ/HVLOpHHCvEM/s1600/Elevations-%26-Track-Layout.jpgTy’s Model Railroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212374006292062412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-40140059419555662992015-02-05T15:09:37.941-07:002015-02-05T15:09:37.941-07:00No problem, I don't mind at all if you base yo...No problem, I don't mind at all if you base your layout at all. As always, feel free to use, modify, or improve anything that I have done. I'm not sure if the bug screen will provide enough support for the terrain, where as chicken wire is much more rigid. If you used the fly screen, you would have to put a lot of material under it to support it. Keep me updated on your progress, I would love to see some pictures! <br /><br />-Tyler Ty’s Model Railroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212374006292062412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-32381973135849603722015-02-03T19:41:22.787-07:002015-02-03T19:41:22.787-07:00OOPS! I omitted to say that my wife and I were in ...OOPS! I omitted to say that my wife and I were in Canada last August, and did the Rocky Mountaineer as well as the Canadian. I was going to incorporate part of the spiral tunnels on my layout, but I figured I don't have enough room. (:<br /><br />Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-23481023743697732852015-02-03T19:37:51.504-07:002015-02-03T19:37:51.504-07:00Hi there,
Thanks for your quick reply.
I had alrea...Hi there,<br />Thanks for your quick reply.<br />I had already started my layout, but on seeing your blog - which I accidentally stumbled on, and I'm glad I did - my plans went out the window!!! :) As I am sourcing my track from eBay, I can't replan it properly at the moment as I currently have a mixture of Hornby, Atlas, Peco and a couple of pieces of Tyco. I need some more straights before I can plan it using SCARM.<br /><br />I am impressed with your layout so - if you don't mind - I will base mine on it albeit slightly smaller as my base is a bit smaller than yours, I noticed on one of your entries that someone was asking about a copy of the elevations, or something similar. Would that be feasible if you could oblige with the same for me?<br /><br />Re using chicken wire for support, would plastic/artificial or whatever you want to call it, flyscreen be just as good.<br /><br />Thanks again for your reply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-48607495456192738972015-02-02T13:23:17.309-07:002015-02-02T13:23:17.309-07:00Hello, that's great to hear that you are start...Hello, that's great to hear that you are starting up a new layout with your grandson. I can imagine he is quite excited! <br /><br />I would say that the lightest weight option would be to use either a paper mache method using chicken wire or cardboard for support, or solid Styrofoam which you can then carve. A thin layer of plaster on either option shouldn't add much eight and should provide a solid base for your scenery. I think the benchwork itself will be the most concern for weight. Keep me updated on your progress or with any other questions you might have. Thanks. <br /><br />-TylerTy’s Model Railroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212374006292062412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084389707056620773.post-43650988307361415642015-01-30T19:11:24.457-07:002015-01-30T19:11:24.457-07:00Enjoying your wonderful blog. I am just starting a...Enjoying your wonderful blog. I am just starting a new layout. (Had one many years ago before we moved house). My 9 year old grandson is helping me.<br /><br />One problem I have is that I am trying to keep the weight of the layout to a minimum as it will be stored close to the garage ceiling when not in use. Using a boat winch to raise and lower. Is their any other material I could use instead of plaster of paris?<br /><br />BTW the layout is 1800mm x 1200mm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com