Have been looking for something like this for long time. Was going to build Freemo module with 4 turnouts on foam and almost decided to change back to plywood top. I may try this with 1/2in. plywood mounts instead of 1/8 masonite, so tortoise mounting screws don't stick out. I also replace throw rod with 0.032in wire.
@espeechoochoo, All of my Tortoises have a larger throw rod due to the fact all my turnouts are solid point fasttracks turnouts. As for using a larger base to hide the screws, I just took a dremmal to the screws and they will not be visible at all once scenery is down.
I know many people that can find the blue or pink foam in your local big box store. I am in California so I got it at foam sales and marketing in Burbank, CA
Great idea but do you just have foam or do you have a sheet of plywood then the 2" foam on top and if you do what do you do to cut out the plywood from the buttom.
Have been looking for something like this for long time. Was going to build Freemo module with 4 turnouts on foam and almost decided to change back to plywood top. I may try this with 1/2in. plywood mounts instead of 1/8 masonite, so tortoise mounting screws don't stick out. I also replace throw rod with 0.032in wire.
espeechoochoo 5 months ago
@espeechoochoo, All of my Tortoises have a larger throw rod due to the fact all my turnouts are solid point fasttracks turnouts. As for using a larger base to hide the screws, I just took a dremmal to the screws and they will not be visible at all once scenery is down.
StellarMRR 5 months ago
i put the real thing in play although not that type i work for anthore rail road. mostly grs model 5 and us&s model 23-a. have fun looks cool
weelittlemikey 11 months ago
Dude really man I live in ontario ca man I don't know anybody that does hobby man I been wanting to go to that train stop over there my name is Lee.
LeePaicfic 2 years ago
Also I can't find that kind of foam where can you get it at.
LeePaicfic 2 years ago
I know many people that can find the blue or pink foam in your local big box store. I am in California so I got it at foam sales and marketing in Burbank, CA
StellarMRR 2 years ago
Great idea but do you just have foam or do you have a sheet of plywood then the 2" foam on top and if you do what do you do to cut out the plywood from the buttom.
LeePaicfic 2 years ago
Just foam, no plywood.
StellarMRR 2 years ago
Absolutely great for free-mo modules.
hoggersouthawk 2 years ago