Since I had to do some "space compression" since the layout is only 6 X 15 feet, I modeled a "tide's out" situation. I need to do a little more "sand-y work" on the "beach", but here's how last week's efforts with the lighthouse turned out. I'm going to add the rowboat, oars and the lighthouse keeper figure to the "ramp" area this weekend.
In any event, with some # 8 gravel, some 50/50 water/Elmer's glue, raising the lighthouse about 1/8" with some wooden shims running down the bottom of the two long sides, voila!
BTW--the sound effects were a little bit louder and not so muffled with the wooden shims underneath instead of the lighthouse just laying flat on the layout. Lionel needs to find a quieter motor, though, for the revolving light as it makes a noticeable noise.
