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  1. dannparks

    New member and layout pics

    WOW, that's quite a canyon :thumb:. All that vertical really adds another dimension (literally) -- and a serious geology lesson! It sure shows that a lot of different kinds of formations can be carved right from the foam. I hope I can build something like that someday, but it seems hard to get...
  2. dannparks

    New member and layout pics

    Thanks for the comments. I'm a little anxious about doing the water. The color is so critical, but I guess you just got to give it a shot and learn from it. Do you have any exmples of your foam rock carving? I have only been able to successfully carve one kind of rock, and am wondering what...
  3. dannparks

    New member and layout pics

    Hi Gary. The whole thing is made of 2 layers of solid pink construction styrofoam, plus mountains on top that are solid styrofoam as well. The Woodland Scenics system looks interesting to create smooth and level grades. I would have used it in conjunction with the solid styrofoam to create...
  4. dannparks

    New member and layout pics

    Hi All, I am a recently addicted n-scale modeler in the Portland OR area, having been lured back into Model Railroading by the the capabilities of DCC control. I am working on my first layout and have started an album at Picasa Web Albums - Dan - N-scale model.... I have been looking at lots...
  5. dannparks

    Bend Trackers in Portland OR area?

    Hello, I am an n-scale modeler in the Portland OR area and am looking to see if there is anyone doing Bend Track around here. I am currently working on a 4'x10' standalone layout Picasa Web Albums - Dan - N-scale model... and am looking forward to the next project. Bend Track seems like a...