[user=19]Marty[/user] wrote:

Onwards and upwards.

Always Marty, can't let little things like this get you down.

I did run into a bit of a problem just before I began to rip up the top layer of foam. I laid one run of incline (8') and found a couple of problems with my track layout. I had marked the center line of the track on the foam and had placed side by side tracks 2 1/4" apart. The Woodland Scenics Incline material is 2 1/2" wide, causing me difficulties in placing two runs adjacent to each other. So I will go back to the drawing board and make a few changes. It will tighten up the two smaller radius turns I have, but it will just have to do.

Also I am going to adjust the risers on the layout (below the inclines) to be in increments of 3/4" so I can use up those extra sheets of blue foam I have out in the garage. :cool wink

Wayne

Sorry to hear about your gluing problem Wayne, and at least with the track not stuck down as well, nothing has been harmed, as for track plans, they never seem to lay down on the boards as designed, but as Marty said onwards and upwards, must remember to use that glue to melt foam next time.

I am sure that you will have something running soon, how is the design of the track on the other board coming on.

[user=285]Alan[/user] wrote:

how is the design of the track on the other board coming on.

Alan, I have purchased a turn table and it seems to be offering a better solution to the track design. I have added two more tracks that go around the corner into the terminal yard, which will give me more operational capability. I will be sending pictures in a few days to show everyone what is happening.

I tried adjusting my drawing last night for the changes in the elevations and track spacing that I found while trying to lay down the inclines. It was much more difficult than I expected, but I think I have a plan that should work. Like you said, the track plans never seem to lay down according to out preconceived notions.

Wayne

Wayne

I am using cheapo styrene foam on my mini layout 'Binton' and I had the same experience with both No Nails and PVA type glues, in that the thing fell apart. The best glue I found that does not damage the foam is a stuff called Copydex. It is a rubber solution and was designed to stick down carpets. It works very well. I will also use it to stick down my track to the foam. I am not sure whether this stuff is available in the US, but here you can buy about a litre for around £7 to 8.

Wayne also be warned that aerosol paints and any paints with solvents will burn into your foam too. Best to do a test on scrap before you apply anything but water based paints.

Bob(K)

Thanks Bob, I'm learning!

Wayne

From what I've read on US forums they also use something called latex caulk.

 Mike

I've also heard of that, Mike.  In the US there is a product called "rubber cement" made by Elmers (the school glue people).  I have not tried this mind, but have read of it on other US forums.  Apparently it needs to dry tacky before the sheets of foam are joined.