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1. Sundela pinboard , 2240x1220x9.5ml @ £20 + vat
2.polystyrene , 2240x1220x25ml @ £4 +vat
3. Kingspan , 2240x1220x25ml @ £12 + vat
Your thoughts and experience of these three options would be appreciated.
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As for track underlay, I have used cork in the past, glued to the board with contact cement. For my next layout, I plan to use the foam underlay from Woodland Scenics and C&L.
John
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Wiring is run in grooves cut into the foam surface and covered by decorators filler and scenic stuff.
Peco turn tables are not so easy to motorise through 50mm of foam so I have an Atlas one, motor is in a hut to one side, said hut looks somewhat USA style, but covered in brick paper solves that, a bit large by UK standards and a flush deck but it does the job and is a damn sight cheaper than the Fleischmann.
I was never attracted to Sundeala, price I consider exorbitant, and it needs too much supporting woodwork. I'm not , familiar with Kingspan, must google it!
If you only want to "tidy" the existing ply, have you considered polystyrene foam "veneer" used as backing for wall paper, comes in rolls same size as wallpaper. Thickness I'm not too sure,somewhere between 3mm and 5mm from memory.
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I have no connection with chipboard other than as the owner of a chipboard factory!
Terry
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However people have used it so it's your call.
Toto.
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That's my budget option
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Why isn't chipboard being mentioned? I know it's heavy and only suitable for permanent layouts but it doesn't need such strong woodwork to support it? I am thinking of using 12mm chipboard rather than plywood for my shed baseboards, any comments??
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Ron
Ron, chipboard is suitable for portable layouts (see my previous post). Just don't make your baseboards too large to keep the weight to a minimum. Personally, I think mdf is even heavier than chipboard. I would use chipboard without hesitation for a shed layout. Presumably, your shed is not damp?
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No disrespect to anyone who goes down their own road though. Good luck with whatever you use.
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Mine were purchased from the local timber yard, who cut the 8x4 boards into the correct baseboard sizes.
Robert
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