Mark Boyce posted:Elliot,
Isn't it amazing what a nice clean look a bit of fascia does for a layout under construction. Yes, I can see where you were worried the Bondo would break! Another good idea mixing the gray into the Spackle. No matter how carefully I do something like this, there is bound to be some pop outs later in time. My guess is if your benchwork is rock solid and not wiggly even the slightest anywhere, you will cut down on pop outs. I'm sure yours is rock solid!!
It certainly is amazing Mark. Yeah, my benchwork is rock solid. Even though there are three peninsulas, they are heavy with the two decks, and they are tied together by the raised floor. However, they will transmit vibration when I use my impact driver.
Introducing the black paint to the Spackle was (Mill City) Jon's idea. He did that all the time in the theater with the sets. My problem with the Bondo wasn't so much the possible cracking, as it was the mixing and the smell. I added a support block, which I glued and screwed on to provide some surface area for the Masonite sliver.
Soon as I get done with this fascia, I'm on to scenery. Not a moment too soon either, because the layout tour committee for the convention wants to see it in February not April as I had planned. Non dialysis days will be at a premium for the foreseeable future. Even on M W F I may have to cut out the after dinner naps.
