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 Mountain Village |
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 Designed with one track dropping below
table-top level, this could be reversed to ascend instead to make the module easier to
construct. Recessing the track allows the base of the mountain to drop another 2½"
adding even more drama to this segment!An alpine
village at the base of a mountain and pass-thru tunnel add depth and contrast. The village
can be lit with LED white and flame lights for added warmth. Safety should trump creative
details though.
The mountain can be constructed many ways, but a contour map
style of stacked outlines is especially rugged and effective. Edges can be softened using
a roundover or chamfer router bit. You might also try wood chisels and use doweled and
glued blocks for a more realistic mountain. Sharp chisels, eye protection, and a first-aid
kit are recommended if you embark down this path...
For transport and stacking, the portion above the 2½"
level can be separated and set on the mountain base using steel dowel pins for alignment
and stability.
Another
great option is to use LED lights in the ‘ceiling’ of the tunnel. A miniature
mine train and shaft could be added and lit too...
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