i was consideing using foam as a base for my new layout. i was thinking of buying a foam knife and cutting out rivers and other things. i was wondering if it is a good idea and if it is how would i do it…any info would help thankyou!!!
That’s a very good idea. Look at the following 3 pages…
http://www.heinepedersen.com/hyllebane/landskap01.htm
I did my 5X9 layout in foam for weight & portability. You just need a good grid under it. Problems are under the table switch machines. You either have to connect them directly to the turnouts or mount them on a board and glue that to the foam. Good luck.
Great Pictures Electrove… Thanks for posting the link. Talk about foam work
John k
Here is a link for foam and switch machines, I really love this page…
Good idea. I have used foam for my base as well.
Matt
Yup, that’s EXACTLY what I’m doing with mine. Works great.
–Randy