Plymouth Street

[ocalicreek]

So I am still looking for the best sloution. Any ideas?

I'm planning on using 1/8" hardboard on a 3/4" wood frame. Not sure if I'll curve corners or have a straight joint. On the one hand I like the look of a curved corner. On the other, I like the additional space a square joint affords for scenery & structures. And I have to decide if it will sit behind the layout or above it. If it's going behind the layout, the time to do that is NOW, before I build the connecting segments between the two sides of the room. The bridge section will be 1/4" shorter if that's the case. However, I can set the backdrop on the shelf brackets if it drops down behind the framework. This is the direction I'm leaning but purchasing material for the backdrop is not in the budget at this time. Soon, hopefully.

Going above the framework would allow for a taller backdrop as I'll probably purchase the hardboard in 4x8 sheets and have each cut into two 2x8 panels. Dropping it down behind the framing means I lose 4-5" of backdrop. But 20" of backdrop above the base level of the framework is more than adequate, especially since the layout is mounted high on the wall. But mounting the backdrop below the framing will complicate coving the corners. Either way, the backdrop will not be attached to the layout, but screwed to the wall.

I hope this helps your planning/thought processes.

Galen