03-14-2012, 06:32 AM
Using 3/8" plywood with 1/2" rigid foamboard over it on a around the wall layout in N scale (34" table depth) using cookie cutter construction, is this a problem with the flexing, expansion & contraction of the plywood in a non temperature controlled basement?
Temperature varies from 55 to 75 degrees, but humidity has varied from 45 to sometimes close to 100%, but there is a dehumidifier, so high humidity will probably be 75 to 80%.
I was concerned with overall weight of the plywood and thickness of the foamboard when it comes to work with linkage of turnouts. I also have no plans to 'dig down' below the top of the foam for scenery reasons which is why I choose 1/2" over 1".
Temperature varies from 55 to 75 degrees, but humidity has varied from 45 to sometimes close to 100%, but there is a dehumidifier, so high humidity will probably be 75 to 80%.
I was concerned with overall weight of the plywood and thickness of the foamboard when it comes to work with linkage of turnouts. I also have no plans to 'dig down' below the top of the foam for scenery reasons which is why I choose 1/2" over 1".