Hello.

[frame69]

I've joined this forum as the last couple of years I've been building model railways. The first few attempts were ok but the new one I feel should have better timberwork.
I'll post some pics of my progress soon. What would be best used to seal the boards with? They are made from plywood of different thicknesses.These boards will have a variety of glues,paints etc... on them over time.

Cheers,Frame in Padstow. (Cornwall uk)

[munruben]

Hi and welcome. I am sure we would love to see some pics of your work.
Shellac is probably the best method of sealing the plywood panels and will accept any other finish you may put over it at a later date.

[frame69]

Thanks for the reply. Here's a rather poor picture of the beginning of the frame work....



I'll post some more as I progress, good to know the help is out there.

Regards,Frame.

[artme]

G'day Frame and welcome to the forum!!!

Be interesting to see your progress.

[crowie]

Thanks for the reply. Here's a rather poor picture of the beginning of the frame work....



I'll post some more as I progress, good to know the help is out there.

Regards,Frame.

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G'Day Frame & welcome,
Looks like a pretty big layout.
What gauge model train are you using?
I'm been trying to do one myself, 2' x 6', but very slow.
Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Cheers, Crowie

[frame69]

Hi there,Im using code 75 (oo gauge) The layout is 17 x 7 foot. The one that this is replacing was of similar size but not made too well.
Heres a rough sketch of the new one.....



Heres a bit of the old one....





Happy new year...Frame.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

[frame69]

Thanks for the welcomes. Progress is slow because of travel and second xmas's.
I've also been making small dioramas from disgarded bits of timber. My parents have a wood burner but now save the quality bits to see if I can use them.

Frame.

[BEKKY]

What would be best used to seal the boards with? They are made from plywood of different thicknesses.These boards will have a variety of glues,paints etc... on them over time.

Cheers,Frame in Padstow. (Cornwall uk)

Hi, Frame,
'Bond Crete' diluted 10:1 with water makes a good sealer for plywood and MDF. It stops MDF from flaking and can be painted or laquered over.

Regards, Keith.

[crowie]

Hi, Frame,
'Bond Crete' diluted 10:1 with water makes a good sealer for plywood and MDF. It stops MDF from flaking and can be painted or laquered over.

Regards, Keith.

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G'Day Keith,
How much does Bond Crete differ from PVA Glue, please?
The reason I ask is,
a builder mate said I could use PVA Glue as a replacement for BondCrete.
Cheers, Crowie

[BEKKY]

Hi Crowie,
I think Bond Crete and PVA glue are similar.
Bond Crete can be used for a lot of things, like adding to cement and plaster to aid fixing.
Keith.

[frame69]

Hi all. Thanks for the replys,some more progress....slow progress...









Thanks for looking.


Frame.