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Post by ptc on Nov 15, 2019 21:57:58 GMT
We used skirting material in connection with finishing the front of the benchwork. Elizabeth did the cut and sew and we both installed it by stapling it to the top of the benchwork framing. It left an unfinshed looking top edge, so to correct this, we used 5 1/2" wide oak boards applied to the top of the skirting. They were lightly stained with two coats of Urethane.
There is one area that required a different solution. It is a top and bottom curved area to match the 0-72 curves. I had to extend the track into the aisle to make it work as all curves on our layout are 0-72. So, I used felexible molding that did the trick.
Most folks use black or a dark colored table skirting. We decided to go a different route as our layout is also a tad different. There is lots of the color yellow on the CIC side with all of the taxi cabs, vehicles and the awnings on the GCT base. Besides, it is my favorite color. So yellow skirting works for us on the CIC side of the layout. Elizabeth wanted to use skirting panels on the Polar Express side that reflected the colors on our Northern Lights, so there are several colors for the skirting.
Happy this project is finally done.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2019 22:09:01 GMT
The oak looks great. You and Elizabeth did a terrific job!!
Gary.
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Post by josef on Nov 15, 2019 22:17:53 GMT
I'm really impressed. Also the colors of the skirting's do justice to the layout and the Theme.
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Post by Adam on Nov 15, 2019 22:20:28 GMT
Very well done!
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Post by rockymountaineer on Nov 15, 2019 22:32:37 GMT
Very nicely done. The attention to details like this make all the difference!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 0:27:56 GMT
Finishing touches like this set a layout apart from others.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 2:33:31 GMT
Interesting floor!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 4:31:51 GMT
Looks great Brian, gives it a nice finished look.
Andy
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Post by ptc on Nov 16, 2019 11:54:34 GMT
Elizabeth's idea, Marty. Make a set of Railroad tracks to go down the aisle. We used composite wood to make the effect.
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Post by Country Joe on Nov 16, 2019 13:28:26 GMT
The skirting looks great Brian. I like using a color other than black. I have green material that I hope to put up this coming week. Skirting makes a huge difference.
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Post by ptc on Nov 16, 2019 13:31:15 GMT
Thanks, Joe. It actally looks better in person. The colors we chose sure brighten up the train room a lot. The only window is in the door, so this helps.
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Post by ptc on Nov 16, 2019 20:56:40 GMT
Once I fiinshed the trim boards for the front corner of the PE side of the layout, I was able today to ballast the track on the lower shelf area.
Thinking back to when I designed the track plan, by running the CIC tracks under the Polar Express side of the layout, I more than doubled the length of the runs for the CIC side. It was a pain doing it, but it was sure worth the effort. The extension out into the aisle allowed for all O-72 curves.
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Post by Adam on Nov 16, 2019 22:15:39 GMT
That trim really gives that section of the layout a finished look. Smart idea.
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Post by ptc on Nov 16, 2019 22:27:53 GMT
Thanks Adam, it sure is a big improvement.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2019 1:33:26 GMT
Looks great and that's quite a few elves!
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