Just Getting Back in the Hobby

[Sumpter250]

Do you happen to have a diagram on the style of benchwork you used for that? That definitely might be the best way for me to do this.

I do not have a diagram, or clear photos, of the bare module frames, so........
The basic frame, or "foundation" is built with 1" X 2" pine:
2 pieces 46" long, for the front and back.
5 pieces, two 30" for the ends, and three at 28" to go between the front and back ( the 48" X 30" is the "outside dimensions of my finished module frames )
Because I set up with a modular group, I have to have the End / Divider,and Back, Boards ( these are cut from 1/2" plywood if you use these, the front and back 1" x 2" boards, are cut to 47", and they sit between the plywood end boards), where my set mates with another's. For a home layout you could treat the end boards as you choose.
The 5 Pieces / or 3, and two end boards provide footing for the risers that carry the sub-roadbed for the track. The risers and end boards can be built in different heights, if you want grades, again, because I had to comply with the group specs,
I have no grades, but you can simply use varying height risers to create them.
The End Boards can also protect your scenery at the module ends, and provide a solid support and perfect height alignment with the next module's scenery. The scenery itself starts with Aluminum Gutter Screen, stapled to End Boards, and /or "profile Boards". The screen is heavy enough to hold its shape well, so you can form your "terrain" with it, and then cover it with paper towels, dunked in plaster. once dry, additional plaster can be brushed on, or built up to create rock formations. Additional supports can be built into the frame, to provide a foundation for bridge abutments.
where building are intended to be, support "tables" can be attached to the module frame. I have found that the gutter screen, with the hardened plaster, makes a solid enough foundation for most any building, but, flat and level is better done with a support table added , and the screen cut out where the "table " surface is.
Hope that helps.