Homasote vs pink foam board

[NW Modeling List]

John

Homosote is becoming a rarity in use for layouts.  It is scarce and hard 
to locate.  Either pink or blue foam board is preferred, especially when 
using a 1/4" plywood base.  The nice thing is that you can use foam 
board glue applied with a caulking gun to build your base and scenery.  
1" foam board is more versatile to use and easily cut to build your 
scenery.  You can laminate different thickness to get to the height you 
want.

Larry Smith

On 5/6/2014 2:06 PM, NW Modeling List wrote:

>

> Hi modelers,

>

>                 After being away from layout building for 20 years I'm 

> ready to get back in.  I'm looking for advice on whether to use 

> Hoamsote or pink foam board.

>

>                 I bought Seivers 48" modules in 16" and 18" widths.  

> Either way I'm planning on using a ¼" plywood layer.  If I go with the 

> foam should I use the 1" or the 2" foam?  The layout is in a bedroom 

> here in Southern California so it doesn't get under 65* and rarely 

> over 95*.  I'm using the plywood for mounting the turnout controllers.

>

>                 While on the subject of turnout controllers I'm having 

> a time deciding on either the PPW/Aline "Blue Point's" or Fast Traxx 

> Bullfrog's.  Any pros or cons on either?

>

> Thank you in advance,

>

> John Hecker

>

>


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