03-15-2015, 07:52 AM
Russ & Shortliner
Thanks for your comments. Here's my drawing of the stacked lead "system" for my LAJ layout. Each stack is 10" by 72". Does it look like it's workable? Only show one threaded rod but would two be better? Thins the should be in front to give more support. To work right it has to be very light but still very sturdy. Not sure about having it motorized. Having it hand cranked may be better, i.e. K.I.S.S.
Will look at using a combination of of foam boards & foam core vs using any wood wood to help keep weight down. A bunch of cars on each level should only weigh around 8 lb +/- total. Most structures would be against backdrop. With the good advice given here this design will surely change plus work fine & it should last a long time!
Russ, being a module club member, do you think would work as a module to use at OCMC?
Thanks for your comments. Here's my drawing of the stacked lead "system" for my LAJ layout. Each stack is 10" by 72". Does it look like it's workable? Only show one threaded rod but would two be better? Thins the should be in front to give more support. To work right it has to be very light but still very sturdy. Not sure about having it motorized. Having it hand cranked may be better, i.e. K.I.S.S.
Will look at using a combination of of foam boards & foam core vs using any wood wood to help keep weight down. A bunch of cars on each level should only weigh around 8 lb +/- total. Most structures would be against backdrop. With the good advice given here this design will surely change plus work fine & it should last a long time!
Russ, being a module club member, do you think would work as a module to use at OCMC?
Andy Jackson
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler