I've started!

[spitfire]

I finally had some time this weekend to begin work on my layout. First I had to cover the ceiling with plastic to keep out the grit that sifts down. Next I put in some 2x2's to which I am going to attach the backdrop material. I may use masonite, or something else - i'm not completely decided on this. I have another stud to add but ran out of screws, so then I decided to put up section A of the benchwork. There are four sections altogether but I'm going to be building them in stages so that i don't get sick of any one part. Here's how it looks so far.

cheers
Val

 

[t. alexander]

Alright! looks like your off to a great start Val. It's going to be a joy to see this all come to life.

t.

 

[interurban]

AAAAAHHHHAAAAA

So that`s what you have been up to
Great to see the start of the Empire

Keep up the hard work Val

 

[Tyson Rayles]

Way to go Val! This is going to be fun (keep telling yourself that ). All kidding aside the hard part is over (actually getting started), congrats.

 

[Clerk]

Val. I can picture it now. It is going to be great and with a start on the buildings.

 

[Drew1125]

Great Job!

A very nice piece of construction work, Val!
Looks like you're off to a great start!
Looking forward to following your progress!
I think your plan for building in sections is a great idea!
Have you seen the 2003 edition of MRR Planning? There's quite a few ideas in it pertaining to urban railroading.

 

[shamus]

Thats the way Val, now your going to have fun building that dream railroad.

Shamus

 

[spitfire]

Thanks guys! It feels pretty good to have made a real start after months of planning. I'm a pretty slow worker when it comes to this kind of work because I always have to stop and think for half an hour for every half hour of actual work LOL!!!

BTW, thanks to the folks on the late night chat for steering me in the direction of a tungsten carbide drill bit. It eats right into the concrete block with no need to rent a hammer drill!

I hope to have further progress to show you this time next week.

cheers
Val

 

[grumbeast]

Ah Val!

looks great!. obviously your way smarter than me!, you
put the lighting in first!.. wish I'd seen this pic sooner

Graham

 

[Matt Probst]

Val--Congrats on the beginning! Looking forward to following your progress!

Matt--Hershey, Pa.

 

[roryglasgow]

Woohoo! It'll be really cool watching you turn that drab little corner of the basement into something fun! Keep us posted!

 

[Drew1125]

Originally posted by spitfire
..... I'm a pretty slow worker when it comes to this kind of work because I always have to stop and think for half an hour for every half hour of actual work LOL!!!....

Hey Val,
My ratio is more like 3hrs stopping & thinking, for every 1/2 hr of work!

 

[Ralph]

Way to go Val!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing the progress! \
Ralph

 

[philip]

Looks great Val!

philip

 

[jon-monon]

Originally posted by spitfire
I'm a pretty slow worker when it comes to this kind of work because I always have to stop and think for half an hour for every half hour of actual work LOL!!!

No prob., Val, we'll just expect you to work half as fast as Shamus! hehehe I'll be lucky to work 1/10 that fast myself. Lets see, I'll be conservative here, um, I gotta sit and thank fer 'bout an ower to do a cupla minutes a werk. Thangs werk slower at the knob.

 

[60103]

Sitting and thinking

I've been sitting and thinking about my layout for most of the last 8 years. I did most of the wiring in the last 3 months.
I'll be at the Toronto model RR show this weekend. Platelayers booth, making cardboard buildings (probably).

 

[Matthyro]

Good to see the results of your efforts Val. I see you keep your work space clean during construction. My space always seems to be cluttered.. Now we are all waiting to see what you get done next.

 

[aartwmich]

YYYYAAAAYYYY VAL!!!


I don't know how I missed this thread..yes I do, I been researching ponds-spring is getting close!

Congrats Val..on getting that basement clean enough to get started building !!! Looks like you have a great start. I'm sure you'll take lots of pics along the way!

I can relate to the thinking/working ratios..lol