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Part 46: Finally some layout building!

M Graff

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Finally some progress!
I've actually managed to clear out the space for the layout.
The room as it looked...
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Insulation and moisture barrier installed.
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Sheetrock... We all love to do some sheetrock and mud and sanding, and mud and sanding....
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I rounded two of the corners. I made a backing from two layers of 1/8" hardboard.
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I used 1/4" sheetrock that I wetted and bent to shape in the corners.
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The backdrop is now the next step (almost..)
I need to install the lighting first.
I painted a test piece just to see the colors and tonal values.
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It needs to be toned down a bit though.
More like this test:
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I've ordered the carpet and all the LED light fixtures, so it's finally getting there.

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Rounded corners - now that's what I call custom building!

 

Very impressed with your backdrop tests. Few modellers have the artistic skills to paint really convincing backscenes, but it looks like you do. This is going to be good.

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Castle

It’s really good to see the thorough preparation of a space for a model railway. I know we all want to get to building it but I often wonder just how many people run into problems because the room isn’t up to supporting their project.

 

This is beautiful work too!

 

All the best,

 

Castle

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M Graff

Thanks, I have had my fair share of bad environment to build the layout in...

Considering the cost of building a layout, then the cost of renovating is miniscule.

I've kept record of expenses, and with the new insulated walls, trimmings, new door, new wiring, carpet and paint, the total is £500.

Not so very expensive.

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