What is a "small layout" (was RE: [small-layout-design] Ideas for a photo layout)
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Art,
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Interestingly (at least to me) is that when Jim Fitzgerald and Ben Davis were first forming NTRAK in the early 1970's, their criteria for sizing the typical module was a requirement it had to fit in the back seat of a VW bug - hence the 24" x 48" size. And 24" x 48" is also a good fit for the less-plebian Lincoln Town Car! I think the "back-seat-test" is still a good criteria for defining a "small layout". Tom K, -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of dcw_rr Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [small-layout-design] Ideas for a photo layout Having dome a lot of work with Ntrak modules, I would say 30" by 60" or 3' x 4' are reasonable to carry and will fit in almost any hatchback/minivan/SUV/crossover. This size reange gives plenty of room for several scenes in N scale I had a module set consisting of three 30" x 48" units that stacked for transport- very lightweight construction, but bulky. Legs can be folding or removable for transport, or set up to sit on a table. As for scenic dividers, I might lean toward high scenery in the middle - grove of trees, cliff, bridge or row of buildings - rather than a backdrop down the center. Backdrop could be movable for photo purposes. Are you leaning more towards rural, industrial, small town, city, logging/mining, dockside, or some mix of these? -ArtP |
Thomas Knapp