scratchbuilt structures before, and built the Walthers “Quality
Investments Kit,” which is a modular kit. These kits can be built
quickly and are easy to assemble, even for a beginner.
Our layout has two areas where tracks penetrate the center
peninsula backdrop, to allow access to the L&T Branch area
which sits behind the main JL&T area. These connections al-
lowed me to expand the layout design and incorporate more
operating areas.
The penetrations also required a unique solution to hide the
drywall edge of the backdrop and the framework in the middle.
I thought through several solutions to hide the plaster edge,
1. Walthers “Modulars” allow the builder to adjust the
width, height and depth of a building to fit their own
special needs. The segments are easy to assemble,
even for a beginner.
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Hiding modular seams - 2
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