15
Fig. 45
6. Working from left to right, overlap previous sheet of Plaster Cloth by 50% to form a double-thick plaster surface. Working
from top to bottom, overlap previous strip by 1".
7. When applying Plaster Cloth alongside of Risers, butt sheet against Riser without overlapping. There should be no
bumps, wrinkles or folds on Risers or problems could occur when laying track.
8. When covering the spaces between the tracks, it is necessary to apply a double layer of Plaster Cloth on the newspaper
wads for strength. On the large, flat foam areas, it can be doubled, but a single layer is sufficient.
9. Let Plaster Cloth dry for 4-6 hours.
Test Track
When Plaster Cloth is dry, relay track on Risers and Inclines. Hook up power and test train for clearance and derailing
problems. When the train is able to run without any problems, pin track in place and trace track outline on Plaster Cloth.
Mark the position of the track clearly. Remove track in large sections and set aside.
Lay Track-Bed
1. Spread a layer of Foam Tack Glue inside track tracing and on bottom of
Track-Bed Roll. Let glue dry until clear (max. working time, 1 hour).
2. Center Track-Bed inside track tracing and pin in place
(Fig. 43)
.
3. Butt ends of Track-Bed together without bumps, ridges or gaps. When
needed, overlap ends and cut through both pieces with a hobby knife
(Fig. 44)
. For turnouts, align turnout with straight section and cut Track-Bed
as shown
(Fig. 45)
.
4. When glue is dry, remove Foam Nails.
Install Track
1. Begin laying track from Tunnel Portals where track is already installed.
2. Glue track to Track-Bed. Spread a thin, even layer of Foam Tack Glue
on top of Track-Bed and attach track, one section at a time
(Fig. 46)
.
IMPORTANT:
Do not get glue on rails or near a turnout switching
mechanism.
3. Double-check that all track connectors are securely attached and the
track is not crimped.
Fig. 44
Fig. 46
Fig. 43
Glue
Trace
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