I’ve posted a (long overdue) new video showing some of the progress on the layout. Have a look!
I present you with the next project area on the layout. Apologies for the weird effect from the panoramic photo. The photos below give you better views of the actual dimensions. It may not look like much and, at the moment, it’s not. But there will be a reasonable amount …
I understand why there are so many “Plywood Pacific” layouts* out there. Mine has been largely in that state for a while. (Although, since I’m using foam and ceiling tiles, it’s more of a “Tile Pacific” as the photo below shows.) Starting a layout is easy. You have grand plans. …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of “good enough.” That phrase is often thrown into the mix to talk about the concept of detailing locomotives and rolling stock just enough to look “the part.” But it clearly creeps into everything we do on our layouts. I’ve also …
So, last time I talked about my decision process on whether to build a wood and cardstock mock-up of the large General Motors building. Spoiler alert: I was in. I do, however, want to call out this quote from that post: Normally, I’d jump right in and start construction on …
Once the track was laid for General Motors, and then modified to match the new and improved structure plan I made for the area, I thought it would be good to actually start working on the assembly plant structure. To be honest, I’ve been itching to build a structure for …
You may think, based on the number of recent “philosophy”- and “background”-type entries I’ve posted lately, that not much has been happening on the layout. But, with the exception of the last couple of weeks where I’ve alternately been very busy or not feeling so great, that’s not the case. …
Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I give you… General Motors. Before you think I’ve completely lost it, I am aware that there’s nothing there but painted walls. And I’m also aware I’ve already talked about the sky. So let me rephrase: without further ado, I give you the site …
There’s been a lot of work going on since the last week of March. Benchwork. Track. Wiring. Even some new electronics. I’ve been trying to tell the story in order, and there will be additional posts that follow the story line, but I was too excited with what happened today …
I like comfort. I’m spoiled. I’m a firm believer that before you build your layout, the area where the layout will live must be comfortable. And I know from experience with my previous portable layout that my unfinished basement wasn’t comfortable. At least not year-round. Here in New England, the …