Tom, We started to use it for mounting photos about 83 or so. At that
time it had a much harder surface that didn't accept white/yellow glue
very well. We mounted either with a spray mount or a mastic type
stystem (formica glue worked fine). By 85 we had both surfaces to work
with. I assume the first (harder surface) had been eliminated.
I used scrap material on my layout about that time--I never throw away
anything that might have a future use.
Bob
Bob,
I wish I had known about your construction technique years ago. On
the other hand, I am not sure that Gatorfoam or a competing variety
was available back in 1987 when I began to construct my tablework.
Tom
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*From:* [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of
Bob Werre [[email protected]]
*Sent:* Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:59 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: {S-Scale List} Help please
Jim,
About a year ago,(I think I related my experiences on this list) I
built two 6' modules for our club layout using Gatorfoam. I used 1/2
inch brown surfaced material. BTW, Gatorfoam is trade name, but I
don't know if they have any competitors. At this time the only
variations are the color-white, brown,& black and the thickness.
The photo and display business's have been using the product for 25+
years without any deterioration in the product or it's strength. I
convinced Jack Troxell to use it on his second level when I first
heard of it. He was able to lay track on a 2' X 8' section in
workbench fashion then simply lift it up and insert on the upper
level. I think he used double sided tape to fasten the track in
position. Small plywood pieces were used to splice the units.
I was able to reduce my weight by about 50% by using this material
over straight 1/2 plywood. My modules are about 20 lbs for the 6'
length. I used standard 1 x 4 for perimeter framing, 1 x 2's for a
couple of cross members and standard Homesote for most of the
trackwork. I just don't think you can build much lighter. I haven't
compared the weight of the Gatorfoam to traditional 2" foam, but if I
was a betting man, I would put my money on the Gatorfoam.
The product has two downsides--cost and it can be punctured fairly
easily.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 5/17/12 8:05 AM, Jim and Cheryl Martin wrote:
Hi Bill.
The article was an introductory piece about the numerous sizes and
types of Gator foam and their applications for model railroad
construction...buildings, bases etc.
As I get older, my Free-Mo modules seem to be gaining weight. I plan
to retire my current modules to the basement after next January's
Springfield show, and I'm thinking of building new ones out of Gator
foam board. I'm trying for a target weight of 10-15 pounds per module.
If the article can't be found, I can find websites on how to glue it
and use it.
Thanks
Jim Martin
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*From:* Bill Rigsby <[email protected]>
*To:* [email protected]
*Sent:* Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:04:06 AM
*Subject:* Re: {S-Scale List} Help please
Was that the article about the use of form board to lay track work on?
Bill
--- On *Sun, 5/13/12, Jim and Cheryl Martin
/<[email protected]>/* wrote:
From: Jim and Cheryl Martin <[email protected]>
Subject: {S-Scale List} Help please
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 8:41 PM
I've been looking for an article that I believe was in RMC a few
years back on using Gator foam board. I've scoured all my back
issues but have come up empty. Can anybody provide me with the
date of the issue this article was in?
Thanks
Jim Martin
