Inset trackwork?
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I have a couple of queries that I'm sure someone here will have an answer to:
What is the best way to inset the tracks? Make a false floor from plastikard or similar material, or use something like plaster or Polyfilla? Or is there a better way?
Perry
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The easier of the 2 is the plasticard way very easy to do if you have straight tracks.
I have used Polyfilla on a tram track i am creating due to the fact it has non specific radius curves the plasticard way would be a nightmare.
I use string laid in the inside edge of the rails to create the gap then apply the polyfilla allow it to dry then you pull out the string to create the gap for the wheel flanges then san as neccesary.
Brian
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At present, the roads will all be straight as they will be in the shed, but the outdoors ones might pick up a bit of curve here and there! I will probably opt for the plastikard floor for the shed and decide on the rest later.
Thanks, Brian
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I just remembered if you look at the link below you will see the method i used
http://yourmodelrailway.net/view_topic.php?id=4393&forum_id=94&page=1
Brian
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