Updated 7/2/2012:
There has been some progress since I last reported here:
- Foamboard has been laid down on the access hatch and roughly carved. Joint compound will be applied next to smooth out the slopes.
- I've acquired some slag from Scenic Express that will cover the slag yard in, well, slag. That's prototypical.
- I now have 12 resin sections of steel pilings that will act as the walls to hold up the slag yard. I just painted them a Ruddy Brown shade with Krylon paint. They look pretty good, if I say so myself.
- A "plug" of foamboard has been created to fit into the north end of the access hatch (slag yard). I got out the Foam Factory last night and carved it. It will be faced with steel pilings.
The way I see things right now, when I need to remove the hatch, the plug will come out first, the electricals will be disconnected, and then the access hatch will pivot out and away from the layout.
George
