Hey gang, I have a small layout 2'x4', with a loop of track near the edges. Built with Atlas code 80 flex. The corner radius is around 10". In a...
Creating Latex or Vinyl moulds Hey gang, I've been a member here forever - since 2001, but haven't posted much. Atlas was my main turf, and...
RTS isn't always the friendliest program, but it will give you accurate results for what will work and what will fit in a given space. I find it...
I guess it's been too long since I last posted... everyone seems to have forgotten about the Layout Depot. http://www.LayoutDepot.com - you...
Depending on the length, it's not uncommon to bring one of the ends of the U a further 90 degrees, to form a general "G" shape. Another is to...
Dr. J, There are a ton of threads in this forum that should give you ideas to build from. I know that I have learned lots by following a 2-3...
DaveWonders - Yes, Rail Modeller is designed for the MAC platform. Go here for more details: http://www.railmodeller.com/ Once you have it...
The technique of bidding at the last second to potentially score a win is called "sniping" (you are the sniper). There are a number of software...
A shamless self-plug here, but a good site for layout designs... some small, some not. I love it when people post their designs to the site......
Coming up short: can you cut the length in half length wise? I don't know much about unitrack. This seems to solve the trouble when I design in...
Moose - design looks good in that it covers your desire to do yard work, plus run-around when you just want to sit back and watch. For my eye...
Great questions! A layout gives the ability to tell about your entire pike, where the design is for just the design file. A design file can...
A file created in Paint and saved as a GIF or JPG is perfectly acceptable - I have created a non-software specific category for them to appear in...
I see so many great designs posted and fine-tuned on this forum, resulting in a nice polished layout plan. For all you designers - as you finish...
Hutch - when you get your design finallized, make sure you upload the design file to the Layout Depot for others to download and learn from! Peter
This was my first thought about the 3 foot rule too... keep any reach onto the layout under 3 feet to avoid damaging layout details.
Personally I lean towards the Atlas RTS program, for no other reason than I learned that one first, and can't really be bothered to switch. I...
Guys, Good feedback - thank you. Feel free to post designs regardless if N-Track modules, bookshelfs, anything. The objective is to give other...
Hello all. Happy Thanksgiving to our neighbours south of the border from all of us Canadians. This holiday weekend would be a great chance to...
Here's a design that I developed, and started building: http://www.layoutdepot.com/designs.ihtml?step=3&fid=76&scale=N - I've since gained more...