I am using materials that range from ¼” foam core board to
1” extruded foam board, depending on the structure and
the topography for the bases. For a complete article on how
these mini modules are used to develop a large diorama, see
“Developing Hall Hollow” in the
2010 HOn3 Annual.
For the
other structures on the layout, the goal is to either scratchbuild
or have high quality laser kits for wooden structures. While
this is the goal, it is not meant to exclude resin and plastic kits
when they are better suited for the location or purpose.
Just what are these other structures, you may be asking. They
are all in keeping with the theme and location of the railroad,
which is a rural backwoods narrow gauge shortline, set in 1942,
and located in southwestern Virginia. The primary structures
will be company houses, company stores, coal tipples, and
truck dumps.
6: Scene from side of Oak Crest engine shed showing
the derelict Shay. More detail will be added to the shed
including a welder with a working arc. Scenery is yet
incomplete.
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