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Mark W · « **Reply #465 on:** February 26, 2020, 09:45:37 AM »

Bridges are now back in place! How's that look?

https://i.imgur.com/PXYmWYI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IPeIMjd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/oDZkzp8.jpg

RBrodzinsky · « **Reply #466 on:** February 26, 2020, 10:53:56 AM »

Quote from: Mark W on February 26, 2020, 09:42:42 AM

Only 1 and a half modules covered yesterday. Still 4 and a half to go.

https://i.imgur.com/O5XHdLc.jpg

Mozzie does not look excited

Mark W · « **Reply #467 on:** February 26, 2020, 11:07:02 AM »

Quote from: RBrodzinsky on February 26, 2020, 10:53:56 AM

Mozzie does not look excited

I was taking pictures instead of throwing the ball he dropped at my feet. :p

rodsup9000 · « **Reply #468 on:** February 26, 2020, 02:49:21 PM »

How many total feet will this new set of modules make between you and your dad, now.
These new ones are looking nice

Bob · « **Reply #469 on:** February 26, 2020, 03:53:24 PM »

Boy, you don't waste any time - these modules seem to be coming together really quickly. The bridges look great, but as someone who is just starting scenery I have to say that I am really encouraged by the large amount of area you have been able to apply some base scenery too - a huge improvement over pink Styrofoam!!

basementcalling · « **Reply #470 on:** February 26, 2020, 09:15:21 PM »

For the gray scenery, just tell people Yellowstone erupted.

Mark W · « **Reply #471 on:** March 07, 2020, 01:32:03 AM »

Last weekend we were set up with our friends in Minnesota at the WGH in St. Paul. Amazing time, as always with the Minnesota crew.
I have pictures, but couldn't post them yet because this weekend we're running trains again at the Rocky Mountain Train Show in Denver!
And still 2 more shows to go in the next 4 weeks from now!

New location inside the expanded show here in Denver, we got an entire forum room all to ourselves!

https://i.imgur.com/xjSfEdi.jpg

Don't worry, we filled it wall to wall!

https://i.imgur.com/PGsUmCw.jpg

Being in our own room gives us two amazing advantages. First, it's nice and quite, perfect for our little N Scale speakers!
Second, we get to control the lights!

https://i.imgur.com/6wWiqDT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yXA9HcE.jpg

If you're in the area, come on out and say hi!

ristooch · « **Reply #472 on:** March 07, 2020, 05:44:44 PM »

I had the opportunity to view the layout and chat briefly with Mark at the Denver show today. Excellent craftsmanship and execution. To echo what he said, if you are near Denver and can get to the show, check out the layout. The highway overpass (please forgive me, I forgot the module name), Hobson Yard, everything, really well done. Mark has also planted the idea of sound locomotives and a Proto Throttle in the dark recesses of my brain. Heady times, indeed, although Mrs. R. may be worrying about the bank balance.

ednadolski · « **Reply #473 on:** March 07, 2020, 06:04:40 PM »

I was there earlier today and noticed the demonstration modules that were set up to show the construction techniques. The modules themselves seemed lightweight and rigid, but the unit with the legs installed was rather wobbly (not surprising, as there were no braces on the legs). Is the layout more solid overall, when all the modules are joined together?

Ed

RBrodzinsky · « **Reply #474 on:** March 07, 2020, 07:59:50 PM »

Quote from: ednadolski on March 07, 2020, 06:04:40 PM

I was there earlier today and noticed the demonstration modules that were set up to show the construction techniques. The modules themselves seemed lightweight and rigid, but the unit with the legs installed was rather wobbly (not surprising, as there were no braces on the legs). Is the layout more solid overall, when all the modules are joined together?

Ed

That is almost universal with FreeMoN modules - they are wobbly on their own, but once clamped, things get solid. Weirdly, the only module I know which was “solid” on its own was one we had more problems with in attaching to other modules

Mark W · « **Reply #475 on:** March 09, 2020, 02:23:45 PM »

And another great show! Thanks to everyone who came out and said hi, both this weekend and last!

I wasn't able to take many photos this time, but here's a cool setup timelapse Peter took in St. Paul

Quote from: rodsup9000 on February 26, 2020, 02:49:21 PM

How many total feet will this new set of modules make between you and your dad, now.
These new ones are looking nice

The odometer car measured 2 feet short of 10 scale miles exactly. Last weekend the combo layout with Minnesota was 2 feet short of 20 scale miles exactly! Guess they have us beat by 2 feet.

Quote from: ednadolski on March 07, 2020, 06:04:40 PM

...the unit with the legs installed was rather wobbly (not surprising, as there were no braces on the legs). Is the layout more solid overall, when all the modules are joined together?

Yes, as Rick notes, everything is wobbly on it's own. Even with cross bracing on the legs, that's just the physics of a tall, top heavy object. The big difference with the poles vs the old H style legs is the wider stance; the leg pockets are mounted into the outer corners vs the H legs being mounted onto internal cross members. This greatly increases the tipping angle on its own. And like the classic stick vs bundle of sticks; once they're all together, there's really nothing to worry about.