Hogan
Junction - Supplies
A trip to the local Meijer,
Lowes and Home Depot stores resulted in all of the major supplies
required to build the framework and table top of the layout.
You just have to love modern technology and service: the styrofoam was
custom cut to exactly the 3' x 6' size required, courtesy of the giant
wall-mounted saw at Lowes. No muss, no fuss and best of all - free! The other benefit
is that when these pieces were cut to size, they fit perfectly in the back of the Explorer
for a no-hassle trip home!
On the same trip I obtained Liquid Nails, wood screws and brackets. A
second trip netted 1/4 finish plywood and paint for the fascia. I had
the plywood cut to size, again so that it fit right into the truck....
this size will also fit into most station wagons or hatchbacks, as long
as the back seat folds down and the front passenger seat can be moved
forward.
The materials were all stored in the garage until they were ready to be
cut to final shape and brought into the basement.
Project Dates:
Material acquisition: 12-23-03 through 12-27-03
working around our
holiday plans,
getting ready for building on 12-29-03. |
styrofoam cut to size
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