Building the modules
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Woodwork is not my strongest skill....... But the plan is to build a modest diorama/layout to feature my Churchill Halt model. Lightness and ease of transport is paramount with quality inbuilt lighting built early on so as to match the scenic work to my choice of illumination.
It all has to fit into my shed without any fiddleyards set up....there will be one at each end of the project.
I`ve based my modules on an article in RM Aug 2012 by Neale Burrows.
MDF is too heavy so I was lucky to find all my timber from a local hardware shop.
I started with a simple jig to drill four bolt holes at each end of what is to be four modules.
Four sets of component parts to make odd sized modules based on length of halt platform and the position of pointwork and working crossing gates.
Two modules at 3` 6". One at 2` 6". One at 4`
We did have some sunshine ????
Each module has a set of adjustable legs.
I`ve decided to use 5mm foam core as track bed and scenic work
Height from floor to track level is 3` 10" and the visual window will be H 12" L 13` 6"
Modules are now complete enough for me to start laying track and wiring up.
I am pleased with the light from LED lighting strips.
I will start a tracklaying blog in a while...................
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