07-12-2011, 06:28 AM
Hi Ed,
How high is the finished layout going to be?
I would think that the height would create problems for a structure if you decided to build it at a good viewing level for standing or eliminate accessibility issues if you built it low which could be a good viewing level if you used a roll around chair. Either way, I see that you will have to make some compromises.
Thinking outside of the box here, would it be possible to place the Bloomer building on a removable or maybe a hinged extension so you could have it there for the canyon effect and photographs, yet move it to easily to facilitate switching if needed?
On my own design, I decided to represent the foreground building with just a loading dock which will have crates, pallets and forklifts on it. This also allowed me to get the track very close to the front of the layout without worrying about cars falling off the edge. But now you have got me thinking…
Mark
How high is the finished layout going to be?
I would think that the height would create problems for a structure if you decided to build it at a good viewing level for standing or eliminate accessibility issues if you built it low which could be a good viewing level if you used a roll around chair. Either way, I see that you will have to make some compromises.
Thinking outside of the box here, would it be possible to place the Bloomer building on a removable or maybe a hinged extension so you could have it there for the canyon effect and photographs, yet move it to easily to facilitate switching if needed?
On my own design, I decided to represent the foreground building with just a loading dock which will have crates, pallets and forklifts on it. This also allowed me to get the track very close to the front of the layout without worrying about cars falling off the edge. But now you have got me thinking…
Mark