Bob Kingsnorth:
“The camper tape dried out after a couple
years – disaster!” Sorry to hear it. Mine has been in place for
six years and is as good as new. I used model V610BK Gaska
Tape
. I use a layer of Alex caulk between the
camper tape and the plywood, and do not rely on the manu-
facturer’s adhesive. The Alex allows me to adjust the position
of the tape, and I use Alex to glue the cork to the camper tape.
Some adhesives could cause a deterioration of the camper tape.
My layout has seen seasonal temperature swings from 55 to 85
degrees Fahrenheit, and unknown humidity swings but I have
never experienced any negative effects. Rigid it is not. Just quiet.
The glue used for ballast and plaster hard shell scenery can
transmit noise. I used DAP 3.0 caulk to glue the flex track and
1
1. Earplugs will cut down on noise in the train
room but negate the investment in sound-equipped
locomotives.
