Hey y'all.
It'a been a while since I posted on here. A lot has been going on the past year, which takes me back to when this build first started. Roughly a year ago I had an antique dresser that I had no use for. I had an idea to create a custom train display cabinet to display my collection. My idea was to create a cabinet that I can use to store boxes, and display my collection. I had an idea and ran with it. I purchased some old windows from a home and had a concept. (The below listed pictures are in sequential order from start to finish).
One of the biggest challenges I faced was not having the proper tools and space(like a garage) to build the case. I also did not do my research into what wood I should use and I more or less just went to Home Depot and picked things out on the fly. I also repurposed most of the hard ware and wood from the original dresser and used it in the design.
It took roughly a year for me to get the cabinet to where it is today. I used MTH realtrack because I run carpet layouts and that is what I use. I sprayed the track brown, and used Woodland Scenic medium and fine ballast(it was my first time ballasting!)Though it is not finished, it is pretty close to being done. My girlfriend will add accent lines to the cabinet to give it more of an antique look. I plan on using some scenic express girder front plates on the front of each shelf. I also plan on adding lighting to it all.
Lastly I will say there is much to learn when building a cabinet like this! I have never built a cabinet before, or even ballast track It's an ever learning process and I appreciate y'all'a opinions and advice. I hope everyone enjoys your Christmas!
