I'm trying to avoid the "bridge to nowhere" look that a lot of layouts have when they model highway overpasses. The fascia rises up in the corner of the layout where the Interstate 35/80 and Highway 141 Interchange meet. By: James McNab
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I was able to smooth the fills for the I-35/80 and Highway 141 overpasses using sandpaper and a variety of rasps. Gaps will be filled with joint compound. The fascia rise will be covered with underbrush and was left to support the inside corner. By: James McNab
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While the highway fills have a smooth, man-made look the Hickman underpass has more of a rough and weathered feel to it. The abutments were carved and set in place and will be back-filled with joint compound and scenic material. The center pier will be set in place once the road locations are finalized. By: James McNab
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AIM Products abutments were modified by cutting the wings off to better represent the prototype, then shimmed with scrap masonite to match the level of the foam board. The south side of the Hickman cut turned out well when carved... By: James McNab
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...not so much with the north side. I didn't allow enough space between the fascia and the abutment and ended up removing too much material. I worked in some scrap foam pieces and hope that scenic material will blend it all in. By: James McNab
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The newest member of our family, Ellie, joined us this weekend. She's building up confidence to spend time in the basement/train room. By: James McNab
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I'm trying to avoid the "bridge to nowhere" look that a lot of layouts have when they model highway overpasses. The fascia rises up in the corner of the layout where the Interstate 35/80 and Highway 141 Interchange meet.
I was able to smooth the fills for the I-35/80 and Highway 141 overpasses using sandpaper and a variety of rasps. Gaps will be filled with joint compound. The fascia rise will be covered with underbrush and was left to support the inside corner.
While the highway fills have a smooth, man-made look the Hickman underpass has more of a rough and weathered feel to it. The abutments were carved and set in place and will be back-filled with joint compound and scenic material. The center pier will be set in place once the road locations are finalized.
AIM Products abutments were modified by cutting the wings off to better represent the prototype, then shimmed with scrap masonite to match the level of the foam board. The south side of the Hickman cut turned out well when carved...
...not so much with the north side. I didn't allow enough space between the fascia and the abutment and ended up removing too much material. I worked in some scrap foam pieces and hope that scenic material will blend it all in.
The newest member of our family, Ellie, joined us this weekend. She's building up confidence to spend time in the basement/train room.
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