Alright! Time for an update. Saws to wood, screws to pocket holes, we're on our way! I'm shocked that I was able to bring home the majority of the wood in my Grand Cherokee. I missed having our station wagon, but the Jeep was up for the task!
As I mentioned before, I'm building this in 4 modules. Two are 4'x4'6" and the other two are 4'x3'6". I've got all of the base frames done, and all 20 legs cut. The basement area is also all cleaned out. After I blow/rake the leaves and chase the baby snakes out of our back yard, I'm going to bring the platforms in to the basement and start mounting the legs and plywood top, then Homasote. I've actually hit my plan nearly dead on and have very little left over wood and wood waste! Big win there. Last things I need to figure out is the leveler/castor situation for the floor.
I've also started purchasing track for the build. I recently bought some off of a forum member. So if you're selling some used Fastrack, hit me up! I'll also be at the Greenburg Show in Timonium, MD on Sunday. If anyone is going, let me know! I'd love to meet some forum members.
One quick question. I followed the template I used on my previous Christmas layouts, but I'm worried about the structural rigidity of the bigger modules. I'm thinking of adding some additional supports in those sections. I have some mock ups on one of the sections. What do you all think? Is building it a little more like studs the way to go, or is there a better way to go about it?
Thanks! I'm hoping to get some more updates in soon.
