| | Baseboards are the foundation of every model railway and if poorly made can lead to much frustration, disappointment, wasted time and money. Despite this, many modellers often skimp or rush their construction in their eagerness to get on with the more interesting parts of building a layout. This book looks at the wide variety of methods and materials than can be used to construct baseboards as well as discussing which types of baseboard suit various styles of layout. It provides a complete introduction to the tools, materials and techniques needed to construct a foundation for a layout of any size or scale. Starting from the traditional solid-top baseboard and working through to more advanced designs, step by step guides demonstrate the techniques for assembling one of the most important components of a model railway. In addition, topics such as making the layout portable, fascia panels, methods of joining baseboards together and the legs that support them are shown. Contents:
- Preface
- Introduction
- Traditional Solid-Top Baseboards
- Adding an Extra Level to a Solid-Top Baseboard
- Open-top Baseboards
- L-Girder Baseboards
- Plywood Beams and Other Materials
- Legs and Supports
- Joining and Aligning
- Portability
- Appendix
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