The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 3

S&S RR · July 01, 2019, 10:51:39 PM

Tom

Thank you for posting the details on the Lexan. I just did a quick check on amazon and the prices are all over the map. This is the stuff I bought for my control panels. Only mine was 1/8 inch thick. I have some areas where I'm going to have to spend the money to protect the models.

sdrees · July 01, 2019, 11:11:37 PM

Tom, Once upon a time I lived in Escondido, Ca on a golf course,which is north of San Diego. My windows that faced the golf course were made out of Lexan because I got tired of replacing the windows with glass.

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:42:49 PM

Quote from: DennisBourey on July 01, 2019, 03:36:37 PM
Tom, Up here in NH it shows $93 but only 30"x 36" expensive. Look's good though......... Dennis

Dennis,

Yep, prices vary and I could have saved more by going through the internet but couldn't send it back if scratched.

I just chalked up my $206.00 purchase as another layout investment.

Tom

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:46:18 PM

Quote from: ReadingBob on July 01, 2019, 03:41:00 PM
Now you're going to have to deal with fingerprints all over that nice clean Lexan. Not sayin' who might do such a dastardly deed but there will be no denying it when you lift them and run them.

The trees and structures are protected! Great job!

Bob,

I ordered some static free plastic cleaner but never thought about someone's fingerprints. I guess I need to load my 9mm just in case. And, as I spent 6 years in the CSI Section, running and comparing latents will also work.

Tom

postalkarl · July 02, 2019, 05:46:29 PM

Hey Tom:

the facia looks great and should for what it costs. Also like the building and scenery behind it.

Karl

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:47:42 PM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on July 01, 2019, 05:03:48 PM
It looks awesome Tom. Are you going to put something on the top where 2 sheets meet to keep them uniform?

Curt,

Thank you. No they fit very nicely as you will see next time you come over. Maybe this Saturday?

Tom

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:49:02 PM

Quote from: MAP on July 01, 2019, 06:55:07 PM
Looks great Tom! Now this section of the layout is protected from any human "hurricanes" that might come through!

Mark,

Thank you, much appreciated. Notice I waited until you and Charlie visited prior to putting up the Lexan?

Tom

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:54:20 PM

Quote from: tct855 on July 01, 2019, 07:07:35 PM
ACL 1504,
Tom... man! I absolutely enjoy visiting your thread to see your progress on your layout. You are truly a master modeler in every sense one can describe. You are without a dubious explicate of lofty inspiration my friend.

I've got to get off my phat arse and get way down there to witness this awe inspiring layout soon-real soon. Keep doin' yur mission bro. Love the work, love the work! Thanx Thom... P.S. now where did I put my libation at???

Brother Thommy,

Thank you for the kind compliment on my layout and work. Let me be the first to say you are becoming quite the "ink slinger" with yur fancy wordsmithing. Keep it coming bro!

Tom

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:56:14 PM

Quote from: S&S RR on July 01, 2019, 10:51:39 PM
Tom

Thank you for posting the details on the Lexan. I just did a quick check on amazon and the prices are all over the map. This is the stuff I bought for my control panels. Only mine was 1/8 inch thick. I have some areas where I'm going to have to spend the money to protect the models.

John,

You are very welcome my friend. Although the Lexan was pricey, I figured my time in repairing and replacing trees was justification for the money spent. I'll call it insurance for an expensive hobby.

Tom

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 05:58:29 PM

Quote from: sdrees on July 01, 2019, 11:11:37 PM
Tom, Once upon a time I lived in Escondido, Ca on a golf course,which is north of San Diego. My windows that faced the golf course were made out of Lexan because I got tired of replacing the windows with glass.

Steve,

I can believe it. After so many "smash and grabs" businesses here in Orlando started replacing the window glass with half inch Lexan.

Tom

ACL1504 · July 02, 2019, 06:06:55 PM

I have a area on the middle isle where there will be street running. I was going to use Trains of Texas Hydrocal street material until Walthers cornerstone came out with street brick material.