Uhhh Rick....

Last time I checked, you only needed to cover the benchwork with 1 layer of foam... you work up from there later

Bill - I thought I might model the Grand Canyon!

horizontal not vertical

Adding to what Bill said, I don't think the layout sections are supposed to stacked on each other. Try setting the benchwork sections beside each other. It may work better. 

You guys are cracking me up!

No matter what you say...

...someone will give you a "dope slap." It's just the way us krazies are. Nice to know you can take the hit. Just be sure you don't get mad, just get even!

Jim

It's your turn

You're the easy target for today Rick!

In all seriousness, I think your project is coming along nicely and I look forward to every update!

Cheers!

Great job rick

Hi Rick,

It is great to see progress being made. Don't let those comments get you down they're just trying to make mountains out of molehills, or is it you're trying to make mountains out of foam? I hope you are saving a lot of these notes and photos as they could be turned into a neat how to article on building a layout where many folks would think they have no space. The dual use of the office space for a train room is a great example of multi use. The fact that you have been able to use one room to the effect of being two rooms is great.

It also has the added bonus of "Are you in there fooling with those trains again? I thought you were working" Rick then says "No Honey I am working this is just taking longer than I thought, why don't you go to the store with out me I should be close to finished when you get back." At this point some non sound equipped locos would come in handy particularly if they possess the extremely quiet drive that some of those kato drives of days gone by had. Bliss for the model railroader.

Rob

Rick, when you get around to

Rick, when you get around to cutting more foam for scenery try rubbing your hands and arms with a sheet of fabric softener before you start cutting. It won't do anything for sweat stickage, but it cuts down on the little foam pieces that cling to you from static electricity.

Just be sure to warn the neighbors before your next manmade blizzard.

Oh, what flavor frosting are you covering that cake in?

Foam safe glue

Jim, I'm enjoying the ribbing!

Over the years I've developed a thick skin (and hard head!) and I certainly enjoy a good ribbing!

Thank you, Bill!

I appreciate your kind words.  BTW, my wife is on my case to get the benchwork in the layout room as our car is sitting out of the garage in the sun.  We have a thermometer in it and yesterday afternoon when she had to use the car it was 128 degrees inside!  Now do you think she complained? 

Mr. Rob - you think alot like me!

When I lived in Georgia with my layout in the basement the Mrs. couldn't hear what was going on down there.  Sometimes a train would just start running on its own (wink) and since I had a wireless camera car I could watch it on the TV in my office while I worked.  Now in my new home my layout room / office is just across the hall (6 feet) from our bedroom and she can hear EVERYTHING.  I could turn off the sound on my locos if they start to mysteriously run..............

Thank you Peter for the helpful hint!

I'll have to try the fabric softener trick next time I'm cutting foam.

Foam safe glue - thanks, Bruce

I appreciate the information on the glue.  I used some of the Locktite foam adhesive as I "had some in stock".  I also had some other adhesive that said it was safe for foam; however, it also stated "not for attaching foam to foam".  In the past I've always used hot glue to attach foam to foam it is almost instant "set" and I hate waiting.

How to outsmart a duckunder

This fella has it all worked out... 

Grow all your hair outta harms way !

Richlawn RR V2 - Benchwork foam attached

No picture today, but I did get all of the 2" foam attached to the bench sections.  I used the Locktite foam adhesive with a caulking gun.  I applied a bead along the top of the benchwork and then used a putty knife to spread it out.  Next I put down the foam and wiggled it slightly to ensure contact and then weighted it down when in position.

Next step:  Start moving some of the sections into the layout room / office.  Why only "some" sections?  Well, I've got to reverse my French doors from open in to open out before I can put all of the benchwork in the room.

Doors

RandallG - I find

Sorry Rick, That post was

Sorry Rick, That post was actually meant to be a new thread and not related to your build. You have already mentioned you are planning a swing gate or liftout entrance. But, then again, you could always put on a ball cap for slow moving ducks.

My layout has the same entrance feature. A door. I am looking at a version of the drawer slider type lift up section as was shown in a past MRH article. Can't remember if it was Charlie or Jeff that did it for an access hatch on their layout.   My layout room / man cave is 14 x 20 and will need two lift gates. Although a bit bigger, the concept is the same. Around the walls 2 ft width. I was originally thinking wall brackets, your style of individual sections with legs front and back seems the way for me to go. Once I get my flooring installed, I can start my bench work. I'll start a blog and show my journey. 

Thanks for the inspiration.

Cheers,

Randy

ps: and get those hinges modified on your doors so we can see more of your handy work.

Duck unders

I use an old steno chair under the duck-under.  You just sit down on one side, roll under, then stand up on the other.