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HELIX BUILD: Episode 6 – unboxing helix kit

Posted on 10th November 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
  • Layout Update

Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this episode I unbox the laser-cut N scale helix kit, and then progress with the building of this kit. I’ll show you all the steps and explain the process as I build this helix. Be sure […]

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Build an N scale Helix in less than 2 hours?!

Posted on 1st November 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
  • Layout Update

Yep, it’s possible! This helix took me about 1.5hrs to build, including cutting the base it’s going to be sitting on. Thank goodness for laser-cut helix kits! Build video out soon, hopefully later this week.

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What’s in the box?

Posted on 26th October 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
  • Layout Update

What’s in the box? Unboxing video coming later this week…the helix has arrived!

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LAYOUT UPDATE: Episode 5 – track planning and helix

Posted on 20th October 20203rd December 2022
  • Baseboard Build
  • Layout Research
  • Layout Update
  • Track Planning

Following on from my fourth video, in Episode 5 I finally start on my track planning, beginning with the helix, which will be the anchor point from where the track planning starts. Follow on as I explain why I’m doing this, as well as what track I have chosen for […]

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