The Empire

[ACL1504]

Jeff,

You are moving right along and I definite like your lighting system. Quick and easy is the way. Looks very clean and functional. Great job.

Tom

[jlgrove]

..wow..that fascia work is impressive....

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for the positive comments, guys.  I'll be you're anxious to get started on a new layout Mr. Groovy.      Well the lights work and now it's time to wait for the bulbs to arrive.  I REALLY have to remember to turn the power off when I'm playing with the wires.     I'm going to get started on the wall which will form the "center" of the peninsula. 


Jeff

[deemery]

Jeff, you might want to staple plastic sheeting between those joists.  You'll be (unpleasantly) surprised by how much dust wanders down from an open ceiling.


dave

[bparrish]

Jeff......

Dave is correct. The best choice would be sheet rock but that has the appearance. Of serious work.  Short of that, sheet plastic is a good idea. Try and find white plastic sheet. It will block the view of the joists and, more importantly, it keeps the light moving in the room.

See ya
Bob

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for the input Dave and Bob.  I will use suspended ceiling materials to cover this area.  I cut the pieces to fit around the valances/walls as in this picture.  The "tiles" are fiberglass backing with a plastic cover.  Unlike the usual ones they make no dust. 


Jeff

[deemery]

Thanks for the input Dave and Bob.  I will use suspended ceiling materials to cover this area.  I cut the pieces to fit around the valances/walls as in this picture.  The "tiles" are fiberglass backing with a plastic cover.  Unlike the usual ones they make no dust. 


Jeff

Now those tiles are what I -should have- used on my own layout room!


dave

[Zephyrus52246]

It works pretty well, Dave.  I got one wall built, but then decided to put up the ceiling.  I'm running out of materials for this, and Armstrong doesn't make the same tiles nor grid work that I'm using.  They used to make "cheap" and "premium" grids, and of course have cut out the "cheap" line.  The other will work fine, though the edge pieces are 1/8 inch wider.  I've got the ceiling done except where the peninsula lies.  I forgot about the heat duct/vent, and needed to make a "Rube Goldberg" contraption for it to work, as my previous work blocked being able to drop the ductwork.  I need to figure out how many more ceiling tiles/grid pieces I need, and build the other wall.


Jeff

[cuse]

Looking good Jeff. Nice work!


John

[ACL1504]

Looking good Jeff. Nice work!


John

Ditto!

Tom

[martin.ojaste]

Good decision on the fibreglass tiles. I should have done that.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for looking in, guys.  I got the other wall finished.  Yes, I know the studs are sideways.    The depth between the aisles here is only a little over 48" and since one side has a yard that'll eat up space, the other is only 16 inches, the extra 2 inches of depth should make it easier to scenic (like I'll ever have scenery  ). Decided to put up the L girders on the walls next so I can use it as a rail to balance the masonite on.  Then I'll put on the PVC backdrop and then finish with the ceiling.  I'm drawing the wood structure for the end of the peninsula on the floor so I can measure and cut those pieces before installing them.  Last time I kinda built it in place and had to measure and cut crazy angles--it took a lot of time.  Hopefully this will work better. 


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I got the hardboard backdrop installed on one side, and started on the other.  Trying to cut the floppy 4x8 sheets in a table saw is a lot of work.  One time it doesn't pay to be a "lone wolf" modeler, having someone else to help with these would have been nice.  Two more to cut for the other side, but I'm tired out for today.  I'll cover these with PVC sheet plastic that I'll actually paint the sky on.  Too bad those nice printed backdrops don't come in 48 inch heights.  They'd been too expensive to cover all my backdrops, anyway. 


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Other side is done as well.  Now I have to figure out what kind of glue to use for the plastic, I suspect either PVC pipe or MEK will work.  Will need to get some MEK at the hardware store tomorrow.

Jeff

[deemery]

Other side is done as well.  Now I have to figure out what kind of glue to use for the plastic, I suspect either PVC pipe or MEK will work.  Will need to get some MEK at the hardware store tomorrow.

Jeff

I'd suggest Weldbond contact cement. See http://www.weldbond.com/application_uses and http://www.weldbond.com/files/Weldbond%20Product%20Guide%20English%20%28July%202009%29.pdf  Get a small bottle of this and try it, before you dig into the solvents.

If you end up using any kind of solvent (PVC, MEK, solvent contact cement), you should probably consider using an appropriate solvent vapor gas mask/respirator and some sort of powered ventilation to clear the fumes out of the room.  MEK is nasty stuff! (http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927358 )

dave