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    Building Curved Backdrops

    What do the experts use to make those nice smooth curved backdrops you see on layouts in the magazines? I think 1/4" plywood is too stiff to curve around a corner like that. What other materials can be used for that? Also, are there any magazine articles available that specifically cover the...
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    Sound Absorbing Layout Materials

    I am building my first layout and started laying flex track on Woodland Scenics foam roadbed which was placed directly on the 3/4" plywood benchwork. The combination seemed to be very quiet until I glued it all together. Once the glue dried, the sound of a running train increased significantly...
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    Designing a Control Panel

    I am building my first layout and need information on how to design the control panel. I would like it to look like the real thing with the track schematic, switches, lights, etc. Has there been any article in the magazines describing this, or can anyone suggest where I might look? I need all...