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Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:21:25 AM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Gator Foam Articles
By far the best built modules I've seen are by Frank Knight of the Sn2 crew.
His 6' long modul can be carried with one hand. He uses an airplane like
composite contstruction of foam and luan. For the sides he uses masonite.
He has nicely curved modules and even straight sides too. He transports
and sets up his two 36" radius reverse loops and yard module on his own (with
help from his wife).
We are apparently going to be set up near these guys at the next Springfield
show in January. I'm looking forward to seeing their work up close.
> I also realize that a freestanding layout can be too light if someone
> should push against it at a train show.
How does wieght help stability? It creates a higher center of gravity...
Wdith and connecting to curves or at angles add the most stability!
Weight does provide a little inertia against those who would push on it.
> Bob W. mentioned that the Gator board surface is easily punctured.
> That's true. I was able to do so simply by rapping a sample piece
> with my knuckle. I had been demonstrating the strength of the stuff
> by putting a piece of half-inch foam between two stools and standing
> on it. However, once I had punctured the surface of the sample piece,
> it broke in half on the next demonstration.
Holding a 180-200 pound man is not the same as module use.
I presume your laying the foam flat....Luan would probably break
too....Masonite would surely bend....
Agreed. I only told the story to illustrate how important the integrity of the
covering is to the overall strength of the product.
I've not built in Gator foam...but I've seen it work....quite well...
You have to take the leap of faith....believe my son...feel the force luke...
Dave K.
I feel the farce. Close enough? Thanx
Jim Martin
