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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 13, 2009 1:13:43 GMT -5
My spare room is 9x11 and here is my first idea of how to do my layout. Small, but that's all the room I have. I need to include continuous running. The computer desk is on the left side of the room and is 60 inches high. If I build it 62 inches high I can build shelves underneath to store my 1/18 diecast cars in boxes and some of my railroad items also. Any suggestions gladly considered.  |
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Post by sarge on Jan 13, 2009 8:47:50 GMT -5
I have never had a layout really  , but that sounds like a good plan to me  |
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 13, 2009 23:34:38 GMT -5
That's just a rough idea of what it will look like. I plan on making some scenes look like the area I'm modeling.
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Post by SCL on Jan 13, 2009 23:39:14 GMT -5
You would be surprised how much can fit into a 9'x11' space. Trust me, if anything that is a huge space to work with... I recently planned a respectable layout using a single sheet of 4'x8' plywood (with a couple added scraps to accommodate buildings). Here is an example, 10'x8'  Believe it or not, this is going up in my apartment. Completely portable, has hidden staging and a broad 30" radius. I did have to remove the door to the room, but who will know besides me? Your plan does look great though! 62" is a great height for the layout... Should look great from that angle. |
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 14, 2009 11:49:44 GMT -5
Your english is okay to me Miguel, my Great Grandfather came from Quebec, his name was Jacques Be'sson. My Grandfather had a heavy French accent also, and could speak French. I cannot speak French.
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 14, 2009 11:53:27 GMT -5
You would be surprised how much can fit into a 9'x11' space. Trust me, if anything that is a huge space to work with... I recently planned a respectable layout using a single sheet of 4'x8' plywood (with a couple added scraps to accommodate buildings). Believe it or not, this is going up in my apartment. Completely portable, has hidden staging and a broad 30" radius. I did have to remove the door to the room, but who will know besides me? Your plan does look great though! 62" is a great height for the layout... Should look great from that angle. I can't do the bridge at the door because the bathroom is next to it and with diabetes, I need to go to that other room often. I figured the best alternative would be a folded dog bone. |
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Post by riss2509 on Jan 15, 2009 23:44:12 GMT -5
Check out Pelle Soeborgs daneville and donner river layout! Thats an incredible layout, plus its in a small space much like your ideas. Maybe be able to grab some extra ideas out of it!
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 16, 2009 0:05:20 GMT -5
Check out Pelle Soeborgs daneville and donner river layout! Thats an incredible layout, plus its in a small space much like your ideas. Maybe be able to grab some extra ideas out of it! Thanks for reminding me, it was in Model Railroader a few months ago.  |
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Post by sarge on Jan 16, 2009 0:05:30 GMT -5
Do you have a URL for his site? I'm sure I saw it some where, but can't remeber right now.  |
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Post by sarge on Jan 16, 2009 0:07:30 GMT -5
Thanks for reminding me, it was in Model Railroader a few months ago. Ok, that's where I remeber the name from, the weathering article he just did in MR |
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Post by Randy Earle on Jan 16, 2009 0:20:34 GMT -5
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Post by riss2509 on Jan 22, 2009 20:50:22 GMT -5
The book he just did on the layout is awesome! I highly reccomend it! Plus, I read that he is doing a book on weathering, his techniques seem very quick and to the point! I think it is coming out in March.
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, but that sounds like a good plan to me 
