Box of Blocks
Over the years I have collected small pieces of wood from
just about every project I’ve done that required some type of
wood. At some point I started keeping a box of small pieces on
my modeling table to use for a number of tasks, such as elevat-
ing the side of freight cars while applying decals, holding pieces
of styrene in place while the glue dried, etc. I eventually wound
up with another box on the workbench and this one contains
slightly larger blocks.
I use these to assist in assembling structures, holding up back-
drops for photographs, etc. And lastly, I have one in the layout
room that contains a wide variety of shapes and sizes. I used
these block for countless projects, from construction to mock-
ups to temporary supports. These blocks are great, inexpensive
tools that can assist you in a wide range of projects.
56: Scraps of wood that are very useful.
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STEP 16: The Finished Scene
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The photo here (54) shows the tipple in service on the rail-
road once the final layer of scenery material was applied.
This has been a fun and rewarding project, and I hope
that you can use some of the construction techniques and
ideas to build tipples and other structures on your layout.
54: The tipple in service on the railroad.
Coal loader, p2 - 16
MRH-Jan 2013
