// With thanks to John Sing Ok, so John goes and posts a plan of his layout. In it he emphasizes transition curves and places subliminal messages telling me to go fix mine. So off I go like a good little zombie. I can now claim the curve on the west, (left), end, of my layout transitions using Kato Unitrak as follows: Straight across the bottom of the layout 4 X 15 degree 15” radius, (in the bottom left hand corner where no one will notice the change) 2 X 15 degree 19” radius 4 X 15 degree 28” radius This gives a sweeping 90 degree curve just begging for photo opps. There is sill enough room to use 15” radius curves at the east end of the door. I’ll post pics when I can but it could be a couple of weeks, (my digital died). Thanks again John. How do I get over this urge to make ovals out of rectangles? A crude idea. The loop across the top used to be a boring straight line. [ March 09, 2005, 10:29 PM: Message edited by: Grey One ]
Steve, I humbled that you liked my habitual rants about transition curves being good for the eye. I look forward to seeing photographs. How to get over the urge to make ovals out of rectangles? Once I saw the positive difference, I haven't gotten over the urge yet! Seriously, I'm humbled. Thx for the compliments.
That's right. Show off some long curves and hide the short ones. That's what it's all about. Escape layout conformity and make the main line like a randomly winding snake. Shown is a 45" radius curve in place of what would have been just a straight one.
Impressive! Your use of curves instead of straight lines adds believability of the shot. Nice scenery too
I just wish I had a 36" door to work with. Mine are 12", 18"(x2), 30"(x2), and a 32". Someday I may actually use them all. I belive this is one of the great mysteries of the universe, the need for symatry and balance. You see, I'm inflicted by the same condition.
