I'm finally ready to lay some track in my helix structure, ....Atlas CODE 100 flex track.
Looking for a few hints/suggestions.
I'll be attaching the Atlas track to my reinforced and painted/weather-proofed masonite roadbed. It will be a double radius installation of 32" & 29".
Naturally I will be starting at the lowest level, and working my way upward so as to have the best/clear access to the tracks. Probably be able to do a full half circle at a each shot.
I'm still debating with myself on what adhesive I will use, and how it might be applied. What do I mean by this?
There are any number of adhesives that can glue the track to the masonite, but some are instant contact, and some take longer to dry.
Those that take longer to dry allow one to readjust the track to get that ideal circular shape, but then you must secure them in multiple locations, and for a considerable time to allow for a cure,...and these are circular flex track that wants to return to a 'relaxed straight condition'. I have considered using hot melt glue to tack the track down into its basic shape, then apply some sort of 'flowing adhesive' to finish the job? Remember the masonite hardboard will not accept 'tacks/nails'.
I might be able to weight the track into its position with the longer term adhesive, but I get a slight uneasiness about it maintaining its ideal circular shape with no 'temporary tacking'
The instantaneous glues concern me about placing the track down in its circular form exactly correct the first time.
hints & suggestions entertained
Looking for a few hints/suggestions.
I'll be attaching the Atlas track to my reinforced and painted/weather-proofed masonite roadbed. It will be a double radius installation of 32" & 29".
Naturally I will be starting at the lowest level, and working my way upward so as to have the best/clear access to the tracks. Probably be able to do a full half circle at a each shot.
I'm still debating with myself on what adhesive I will use, and how it might be applied. What do I mean by this?
There are any number of adhesives that can glue the track to the masonite, but some are instant contact, and some take longer to dry.
Those that take longer to dry allow one to readjust the track to get that ideal circular shape, but then you must secure them in multiple locations, and for a considerable time to allow for a cure,...and these are circular flex track that wants to return to a 'relaxed straight condition'. I have considered using hot melt glue to tack the track down into its basic shape, then apply some sort of 'flowing adhesive' to finish the job? Remember the masonite hardboard will not accept 'tacks/nails'.
I might be able to weight the track into its position with the longer term adhesive, but I get a slight uneasiness about it maintaining its ideal circular shape with no 'temporary tacking'
The instantaneous glues concern me about placing the track down in its circular form exactly correct the first time.
hints & suggestions entertained