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DJdeTrainman
Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject: How Should I Secure My Track on my Layout? |
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I need to know exactly what the subject says. Any advice would be helpful. I _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first)
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-Silence is golden...
...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. |
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trainspotter-usa
Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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I was planning on using some double sided foam tape on Gonou. I haven't bought any tape yet but that was my plan.
Ian _________________ I CAN see how cool this stuff is!!!
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DJdeTrainman
Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hmmm, just so happens I bought 2 rolls yesterday, because I thought it might be useful... _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first)
http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm
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...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. |
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David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA
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David Colley
Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Location: uk
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:56 am Post subject: |
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I used a gel type superglue. Layed the track out connected but loose, then lifted slightly and smeared it under with the tip of an exacto knife. Didn't discolour the plastic and stuck nice and solid. |
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oztman
Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Posts: 34 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:12 am Post subject: |
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An advantage of double-sided tape is that it's easier to take up the track again if you have to change something, or fix up a mistake _________________ Gary
Z scale, but very curious about T - and who knows? |
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DJdeTrainman
Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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i managed to secure it yesterday: I cut the tape in half lengthwise, and secured inside the roadbed, so the tape isn't exposed. Thank you all for your help and advice, _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first)
http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm
-Silence is golden...
...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. |
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NLeaver
Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Double sided tape is very strong. If you want to remove the track later heat it up with a hair dryer.
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B 67
Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: |
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I should mention that when Eishindo sent me the Mountain Train demo, it came with a 106cm length of flex track and a bag of tiny blackened self-tapping Phillips head screws. I noticed they also used these on the garden railway set, so I am guessing these will be available when flex track is available to all. I haven't tried them on the standard track, but will see if they work. _________________ Darren,
Stratford,
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trainspotter-usa
Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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B 67 wrote: | ... a bag of tiny blackened self-tapping Phillips head screws... |
I am scared to think just how tiny....
Ian _________________ I CAN see how cool this stuff is!!!
http://more-t-please.blogspot.com/ |
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B 67
Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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trainspotter-usa wrote: | B 67 wrote: | ... a bag of tiny blackened self-tapping Phillips head screws... |
I am scared to think just how tiny....
Ian |
Yes, and you'd be right to be.
I shall take a photo or two to demonstrate them when I can. _________________ Darren,
Stratford,
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