Building the Track and Scenery

The table frame was constructed from 2 x 4 lumber, set 16" on center

The table top was made from 1/2" plywood

The table is U shaped to make use of as much of the room as possible

The table is 14 feet long by 6 feet wide and each side is 5 feet long by 3 feet wide



The over pass was constructed from 2x4 wood and lywon plywood





The bridge for the overpass was constructed from 3/4" blue insulation and 1/4" dowls and then painted with acrylic paints





Pictures of the foam, cut to the shape of the rocks





To sculpt the foam use a utility knife and make deep horizontal and vertical cuts

Then pick and scrape at the foam until it looks how you want

It won't look like much but it all comes together after painting

When painting I used watered down acrylics(looks like ink when watered)

Use several layers of different colors to get the look you want

Make sure all the blue in the nooks are covered

because they will show up after painting



Pictures of the foam, after sculpting and painting





Here are a few pictures of the bridge finished



Here are a couple of pictures of the back left corner started



Here are a couple of pictures of my first attempt at trees





I had to redo this corners guard rails to make the corner more fluid



I have a long way to go but it's a start



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