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Re: minimum radius
« Reply #30 on: November 18, 2009, 12:11:05 AM »
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That's the method I like.

I got styrene strips about 1/8" wide and used latex based contact cement to "glue" it down on top of my "subroadbed". Then I "filled in" with Duram's Water Putty and sanded smooth when it was dry.

I put my roadbed on top of this, and then the track.

IMO, a very "robust" method. Mine's about 8 years old and no problems. For the roadbed and subroadbed I used "VinylBed"by Hobby Innovations.
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Re: minimum radius
« Reply #31 on: November 18, 2009, 12:11:52 AM »
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Any N-scale equiptment made will handle a 15" radius, but Big-Boys and such don't look so great on them. We all have to compromise unless you can lease the AstroDome and build a layout in there! Go with the 15's and 17's and do a little judicous "controlling the angle of viewing". "Build it, and they will have fun." 8)

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Re: minimum radius
« Reply #32 on: November 18, 2009, 08:24:39 AM »
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i figured i use styrene shims to get superevelation.  that will look sweet!

I used styrene shims (max 0.020") for the curves on the Juniata Division.  It worked well!






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Re: minimum radius
« Reply #33 on: November 18, 2009, 11:34:18 AM »
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I should have done super elevation on my curves  :(...I had planned on it but then decided against it for some unknown reason  ::)
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Re: minimum radius
« Reply #34 on: November 18, 2009, 11:39:35 AM »
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I use a 36" radius for mine, but 24" still looks good easments help also on smaller radii.