Currently have two layouts, one for operation, the other as a test track for DCC-EX and other projects.
Another train show this weekend in Stuart Florida. We have lots of footage to share. This will be another 2 episode show
Preview of part 2 on the Monday Night Live Stream 😀
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A short clip that I did not include in my last video of me adding spikes to the trestle
Tom. A little update on the progress. First is the pink foam mock up that I crudely slapped together to get an idea of how it would lay out from my sketch. It’s pretty much been heavily modified from what it started out as and is no longer needed. Currently there are 37 separate pieces and the building has become quite massive and complicated. It may be too much but I will see how it continues to change and evolve. It will all make a lot more sense with doors and windows and siding which I might start on next week hopefully 🤞 I keep going back and making changes as things evolve. I’m sure that will continue till the end.
Tom, this is currently what I have come up with so far. All is subject to change but I’m fairly happy with what’s shown here for now. This is the 2 most interesting sides of the structure. The north and east facing side or the front and the left side. There are many different roof types, concave mansard, concave gambrel, gabled, flat, and pitched, so far. Currently what is pictured is 20 separate individual pieces that will end up being a lot more as progress continues. This thing looks like a really bad geometry test gone wrong 😂 I’m thinking another 3 to 4 weeks to finish this mock up of this structure. I will probably build a couple other smaller buildings to go with it. Once that is complete, I will work up the plans for the individual parts and then build the first prototype model of it.
Tom, here is the beginnings of the large 5 story structure I’m working up. I first created a mock up in pink foam just to get a rough idea of the layout and foot print making changes as I went. It helped me get a better idea of such a complex structure with multiple different levels and bump outs that has several different roof styles. What you see here is the next step which is building a new mock up that is going to be very close to scale so I can fine tune the design and get it closer to a final version. This piece is the core of the structure, it will be added on to on every side and the top as well. Inside is a ledge all the way around that acts as reinforcement and also a place to set room boxes on if I choose to add some interior scenes in certain windows. This mock up is made of 0.040 styrene. I will share more pics after more additions are made
