What the hell are you doing? The frequent questions about my LAJ layout, all well meaning and coming from long time ‘friends of the cause’, have been posed in the most delicate and diplomatic manner. Translated into plain English however, they boil down to, “What the heck are you trying to accomplish with the layout […]
Author: Lmind1
News
I added a blog to my business website on creating curved fascias. Here’s the link: http://shelflayouts.com/2016/08/easier-curved-fascias/ There was an exceptional operations article in the Sept/Oct. issue of N Scale Railroading as part of their Railroading You Can Model series. Professional rail Bill Edgar goes into detail how a routine move on the Washington Eastern Gateway Railroad […]
4780 Corona
Thanks to Mike C. for identifying the architectural style of the 4780 Corona structure as “Streamline Moderne”. For those with a love of architecture do a Google images search and you’ll be treated to some gorgeous examples of this style.
4780 Corona Avenue
For my first foreground structure, I wanted something that was representative of Vernon, CA but not over the top architecturally. This building at 4780 Corona Avenue fits the bill. I like the distinctive curved corners. I’m not sure what style of architecture this falls under? Art Deco? If there are any architects out there I’d […]
Track Thoughts
After hand laying about three-quarters of the LAJ track, I have to say I don’t really see a noticeable improvement over well colored Micro Engineering flex. Comparing the time and effort versus visual payoff, the Micro Engineering wins hands down. While laying the last section of track I stumbled on a technique that creates […]