04-17-2010, 10:53 AM
I should add, also, that this is the longest single section of benchwork I'll have to make. The other side will be in two sections, each 5' long or so, that will be bolted together and probably not undone unless absolutely necessary.
There was a great article in an issue of Model Railroader back in the 60's by Bruce Chubb about his Sunset Valley back in the early days. He constructed it in very much the same way for several years. Basically it was planned in sections long before there was a basement home. Constructed at his father-in-law's home (who subsequently became a modeler himself) the sections were eventually 'assembled' in their more permanent location once the home was ready. Benchwork, track, and I think even some scenery was done before they were moved into place.
I'm not sure I'll be able to do that with these sections should we move, but we'll see. Hopefully we'll be in this house for a long time to come, at least until the kids are in high school or beyond.
Galen
There was a great article in an issue of Model Railroader back in the 60's by Bruce Chubb about his Sunset Valley back in the early days. He constructed it in very much the same way for several years. Basically it was planned in sections long before there was a basement home. Constructed at his father-in-law's home (who subsequently became a modeler himself) the sections were eventually 'assembled' in their more permanent location once the home was ready. Benchwork, track, and I think even some scenery was done before they were moved into place.
I'm not sure I'll be able to do that with these sections should we move, but we'll see. Hopefully we'll be in this house for a long time to come, at least until the kids are in high school or beyond.
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!