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The bottom of the backdrop here is approximately where the base track level for Calico will be. I've gone back and forth on the idea of coved corners for the backdrop several times. In the end, I've finally decided to create the backdrop in panels like this that can be removed from the wall if the layout ever needs to move. It won't be seamless, but the seams will be positioned to align with the layout sections and to not detract from the scenery. David Meek Country: USA | Posts: 1096 Geezer Engineer Posted - 10/08/2015 :  09:03:50 AM     Looking good Dave.....Saloon is coming along. Country: USA | Posts: 12973 hon3_rr Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/08/2015 :  2:41:15 PM     That last picture is for sure an "E" ticket ride! -- KP -- Life is to short to build all of the models I want to. Country: USA | Posts: 7237 Arizona Dave Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/08/2015 :  10:46:30 PM       Still plugging away on the O&F Saloon. Once the roof is on I'll work on blending it into the rest of the scene will landscaping and details. Just placing things here and there now to test it them out. David Meek Country: USA | Posts: 1096 hon3_rr Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/09/2015 :  12:07:59 PM     Dave, I'm really liking what you have done to the supporting timbers over the front entry. Those are unique and add a lot to the structure. -- KP -- Life is to short to build all of the models I want to. Country: USA | Posts: 7237 Ray Dunakin Fireman Posted - 10/09/2015 :  10:02:28 PM       I agree. The whole structure is really interesting -- makes me wish I'd thought of it! :) Country: USA | Posts: 3316 MarkF Engineer Premium Member Posted - 10/10/2015 :  01:22:30 AM     I agree. That structure has a lot of character. Mark Country: USA | Posts: 13752 Tyson Rayles Moderator Premium Member Posted - 10/10/2015 :  08:08:06 AM     Country: USA | Posts: 13262 Arizona Dave Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/11/2015 :  1:20:56 PM       Thanks guys! I haven't posted one of these in quite awhile. Here's an overhead/panorama view of the entire Thunder Mesa layout as it looks today. David Meek Country: USA | Posts: 1096 Tommatthews Engineer Premium Member Posted - 10/11/2015 :  2:01:36 PM     Dave, Very impressive. Tom M. Country: | Posts: 9572 rca2 Engine Wiper Posted - 10/13/2015 :  02:22:45 AM     Dave: Have you considered a diagonal brace for this high riser to strengthen the lower joint against someone leaning against the side of the aisle? The tall riser allows a lot of leverage to be applied to the lower joint if someone lost their balance and leaned against the layout. Very inspiring work. I particularly appreciate your flexibility and not letting a plan get in the way of new inspiration. We never know what new surprise is waiting for us in your thread. Bob. Modeling Arizona Eastern Railroad, Hayden Junction (1920), in On30 Country: USA | Posts: 463 Arizona Dave Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/15/2015 :  12:57:57 AM       Thanks guys. There's actually another brace there that you can't see in the photo - so, three all together. It's pretty sturdy and I find myself leaning on it all the time. There will be a foam canyon down below there too and that will add more strength as well. I did consider a diagonal brace but I'd like to keep the weight down in case I need to move the darn thing. Here's a view looking down at Hanging Rock after the last few days of work. Ground cover and track ballast is in and things are beginning to green up a bit in a desert sort of way. The scene is starting to come to life. Download Attachment: IMG_8742rrl.jpg 199.66 KB David Meek Country: USA | Posts: 1096 rca2 Engine Wiper Posted - 10/15/2015 :  01:38:31 AM     Great job on the roof, Dave. I love the horse's look. Modeling Arizona Eastern Railroad, Hayden Junction (1920), in On30 Country: USA | Posts: 463 Arizona Dave Fireman Premium Member Posted - 10/15/2015 :  02:08:10 AM       Details, details... David Meek Country: USA | Posts: 1096 Bill Gill Fireman Posted - 10/15/2015 :  08:06:10 AM     Nice details, Dave! 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