Layout design
US in the UK for a semi seasoned modeller
Hi all,
During the last week I have discovered MRH (with the Ezine & pod casts on the ipod while im modeling). This recent discovery has led me to have a bit of a change of direction.
Just bought a TON of N ga -
Older guy (like me) got burned out and his wife needed the space for her sewing stuff.
I want to make a layout for the top of my pool table (4 x 8).
Of course it must be removable - maybe hinged or sectional. One piece probably a little too unwieldy but I do have room to store it near by. Also be nice if I could handle it by myself.
Anybody know about anything like that ?
I see the big clubs have sections they connect together.
Thanks,
Bill
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is it worth doing for an easy way in?
or should i put the money towards a layout that someone else has already made?
thanks in advance!
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Track Plan #1
My layout's track plan is changing significantly from this, but I wanted to share it with you all anyway.
Comment on new layout design
As the topic says, I am looking for comments or advise on my layout design.
Here is a little background. I decided to start in the hobby a couple of months ago, during which time I have been lurking here, reading books and magazines, and gathering knowledge. I have negotiated a space in the garage which is 21'x5' and after a couple of iterations have settled on a possible layout.
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