putting on a brave fascia...
Afternoon again from me,
Whilst I had eluded this project would be a slow burn, it has been escalated up the priority list to combat my current track building crisis emerging from the Thurso layout.
Being very simple in track layout, it seems the ideal place to start my trial of the Versaline track system using PCB sleepers, etched chairs and rail...cosmetic chairs that are available will also be considered.
So to do this, I decided I needed to build the baseboards to allow me to get the project to a stage where the track, wiring, fascia and lighting could be built...and then come back to it for the scenics once Thurso was completed.
CAD drawings were prepared at work last week using the same dimensional format as for Thurso but with the base altered to give the required 600mm x 240mm competition dimensions. This was then cut using 3mm plywood on the studio’s laser cutter one evening as am off this week for 1/2 term.
The pieces were laid out like a jigsaw on the DRT yesterday before a quick dry assemble was done using masking tape. That afternoon, it was assembled with PVA and masking tape was used this time just for keeping pressure on joints.
This morning I added the lighting behind the fascia and have used the same lights as for Kyle and Thurso, namely from Screwfix (insert usual disclaimer here ) Due to the length of 600mm I was able to use one fitting which is about 550mm so just enough length for the power cord plug which will be routed across the top.
Here’s a couple of pics taken earlier...
Components laid out...no OCD here then...
Dry assemble with masking tape to check fit...
Following application of PVA...
Light is concealed at front edge...
3mm removable layer for track base...
This week I will start my test track building...hope to have something to show by the end of the week
Pete
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