07-04-2009, 08:19 AM
Next it was on to the decking. First I stained some thin wood (I think it's pine) with a water base product called Craftsman's Blend. It's a walnut color that resembles creosote. I stained both sides to help reduce the chance of warping, covered them in a layer of wax paper and placed them between 2 books to dry over night.the next day I started to cut the wood into strips using a Dupli-Cutter.I just used the same measurement of the plastic planks on the bridge.
I then stained the cut edges and glued them in place leaving a small gap in between each plank using some CA. This will eventually cover the whole bridge.I kept checking the rail clearance with a spare truck as I went along, making adjustments where necessary.
I then stained the cut edges and glued them in place leaving a small gap in between each plank using some CA. This will eventually cover the whole bridge.I kept checking the rail clearance with a spare truck as I went along, making adjustments where necessary.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew