Prof Klyzlr Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Dear RMWebbers, For those who remember the "Clipboard" foamcore layout, looks like you can't keep a good idea down... :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdzO75rHgho Happy Modelling,Aim to Improve,Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 It's a great concept, and very cheap to do. I have an N scale foamboard layout I've been working on for a long while on and off. I'm tempted to carry on with it once the two show's I am at in March are over and I can relax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 you could almost make that in O gauge, mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I drew the original article diagrams so let me know if you need a copy - send me a PM with your email addy - FWIW it also works with Homasote (hardboard) and MDF - it should also work with ply but I haven't tried it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I drew the original article diagrams so let me know if you need a copy - send me a PM with your email addy - FWIW it also works with Homasote (hardboard) and MDF - it should also work with ply but I haven't tried it. Yes please Shortliner. Do you know what thickness foam board was used? Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Gordon - in order to send it I need an email addy - it will be two pages - re trhe question - 5mm foamcore - was on sale at Hobbycraft a couple of weeks ago when I bought some EDIT - You have mail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 you could almost make that in O gauge, mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! Do it do it do it do it..... I guess that our Brethren Across the Pond aren't so familiar with the idea of portable layouts that quickly set up & break down in the first place, apart maybe from 'N-Trak'-type modular systems. Maybe this might seem quite a novel idea to most of them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I noticed on the letters page of the New RM this morning, someone ( one Jim Aitken) asking for info on building lightweight base-boards - if it didn't take so long to get an answer printed - I'd refer him to my offer - they really don't come any lighter! PS - If anyone knows him, point him in my direction, please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I guess that our Brethren Across the Pond aren't so familiar with the idea of portable layouts that quickly set up & break down in the first place, apart maybe from 'N-Trak'-type modular systems. Maybe this might seem quite a novel idea to most of them? I have a 24 x24 ft space in the basement. Why would I need to take the layout down quickly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I have a 24 x24 ft space in the basement. Why would I need to take the layout down quickly? Precisely; a different mind-set, shaped by entirely different circumstances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I have a 24 x24 ft space in the basement. Why would I need to take the layout down quickly? Flooding? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 If the layout is designed for exhibiting as well as home use, believe me you need to be able to pack ready for transporting pretty quickly. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the link. Just watched this and then some of the other vlogs. Very well presented and certainly something to consider in the not too distant future.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Many thanks jack for your trouble .At present Hobbycraft have 3 footers at 4 for a tenner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted February 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2017 Many thanks jack for your trouble .At present Hobbycraft have 3 footers at 4 for a tenner. Having used a lot of these A1 foamcore sheets could I just advise caution with gluing these together? Fine if you just glue at the edges, but if you coat one side with glue, PVA etc, they bend like crazy. cheers, Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Many thanks jack for your trouble .At present Hobbycraft have 3 footers at 4 for a tenner. Yes - those are the ones I bought recently - not a bad price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted February 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2017 I drew the original article diagrams so let me know if you need a copy - send me a PM with your email addy - FWIW it also works with Homasote (hardboard) and MDF - it should also work with ply but I haven't tried it. Hello Jack, Scottish Modellers are doing foamcore baseboards as one of our demos at Modelrail Scotland this year. Can I have a copy of these diagrams to show people what we are doing? Thanks Blatent Plug....... Modelrail Scotland - 11 days to wait for the show to start! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigZ Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Do it do it do it do it..... I guess that our Brethren Across the Pond aren't so familiar with the idea of portable layouts that quickly set up & break down in the first place, apart maybe from 'N-Trak'-type modular systems. Maybe this might seem quite a novel idea to most of them? *waves* I'd reckon that a 15,000 square foot layout with 1,000 feet of double track main line that sets up in under three hours and knocks down in even less time qualifies as 'portable' so yeah, some of us ARE familiar with the idea :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Phil - hopefully you have a PM - if it doesn't work send me your email addy - I seem to have lost it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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