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Ken Rice

13’ foam module

I’m intrigued by the idea of 2 layers of 2” foam with 1/4” ply stiffeners around the edges to make a 13’ long module that’s rigid enough to be moved around.  I would have expected it to flex a little too much.  Might have to reconsider my benchwork plan.

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UglyK5

I love steel stud bench work,

I love steel stud bench work, been using it for a few years,  this however is a bit different... can you clarify, those appear to be steel tracks (wood framing equivalent of a sill) vice studs?  What dimensions are you using?

Jeff

 

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dennis461

too much work to build a shelf

In the video he said it took three months to build. Seems kind of long to me.  But I guess a hobby is meant to take time!

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Lancaster Central RR

Interesting.

I know from a work experience that steel stud track will handle about 200 lbs laid flat. 
Jeff those appear to be standard sized. 3-5/8”(?) 
I build a steel stud and track box for the foundation of my layout system. 

Lancaster Central Railroad &

Philadelphia & Baltimore Central RR &

Lancaster, Oxford & Southern Transportation Co. 

Shawn H. , modeling 1980 in Lancaster county, PA - alternative history of local  railroads. 

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photojim

13' Module

One of the best yet. It inspires me to undertake an addition to my shelf layout by widening it. Well done!

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AzBaja

In the video he said it took

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In the video he said it took three months to build. Seems kind of long to me.

Are you working from a script, setting up lighting, camera, microphones, angels, framing shots,  doing rough cuts, editing and more?  Are you working a weekly broadcast and a monthly show as well as running your business and doing other photo shoots so you can eat..?   That probably does not cover everything he does,  but yes I can see it taking 3 months for him to get done with all the other things he is doing.

 

AzBaja
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Photo Bud

Well Said, AzBaja

Life does cause hobby tasks to stretch out.

Bud (aka John), The Old Curmudgeon

Fan of Northern Pacific and the Rock Island

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David Husman dave1905

Schindler's layout

I had the opportunity to operate on John Schindler's St. Louis Junction layout, had an excellent time, ran very well and looks great.  The paper printed buildings are really neat.

Dave Husman

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joef

Ken says ...

Ken is sitting right here so I asked him about the module and how long it took. He said we worked on it a little every day. He got the 3 month number by looking at the date stamps on the video clips he shot. During that time period he also went to Trainfest as a promo partner with them, he did three What's Neat monthly columns, and did seven What's Neat this Week podcasts. If he was to do it straight through would probably take 10 days. The greatest delays are waiting for stuff to dry like letting the track dry, letting the paint dry, letting the stain dry and letting the polyurethane dry.

Joe Fugate​
Publisher, Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine

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Photo Bud

It's Always Gratifying...

to see that not only us old and/or new people make double posts! lol

Bud (aka John), The Old Curmudgeon

Fan of Northern Pacific and the Rock Island

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