Well it was a nice day today so I broke ground and dug the one of 2 river crossings on my back yard field the field measurement is roughly 100 by 60
so it is fairly large I also picked up 1 tone of blast aggregate for the roads it is a very fine natural blast media that I came across it works perfect for roads and does not clog up 1/16 tracks or get caught .. I have lots ...hint hint for te field in black creek..
the biggest issues is the hills that I want to make around the field and buildings ect but its coming along well..

So far so good! We could definitely use some road work @ the community center

The aggregate is acualy fine crushed corn blast media I figure about half dozen bags will do the roads just nice

How the hell did you guys get your community center to let you do ANY of this? Locally i have no chance in hell......So i am debating building my own tank course now T_T

doug818tiger wrote:

Well it was a nice day today so I broke ground and dug the one of 2 river crossings on my back yard field the field measurement is roughly 100 by 60
so it is fairly large I also picked up 1 tone of blast aggregate for the roads it is a very fine natural blast media that I came across it works perfect for roads and does not clog up 1/16 tracks or get caught .. I have lots ...hint hint for te field in black creek..
the biggest issues is the hills that I want to make around the field and buildings ect but its coming along well..

How quickly does this stuff dry up after rain , will it hold up well outdoors?

Does not hold moisture and it doesn't get mushy like cat litter ....I had some sitting outside all winter and there was no change in its state and it does not seem to lett grass grow thouh . I talked to glen last night about it and he may come by on saturday of Sunday to see what he thinks ....I think it will work for us just fine

doug818tiger wrote:

I talked to glen last night about it and he may come by on saturday of Sunday to see what he thinks ....I think it will work for us just fine

I plan to come by and see it.

My schedule this time of the year is hectic, so it may be this week, or early into next week, I will check w/you when I have a date available.

Don't take this as a lack of interest, because it sounds good (I checked out its MSDS and it is pretty harmless and inert), it is just a tough time for me to get a few moments, right now; I will be in touch. on this.

i wouldn't mind seeing some pics of what you have so far

Progress pics, we need pics... pleeeeease !

Soon pics to come still working on briges going for some concrete arches this weekend at Niagara block for the bridge arches and then have to drill them for the wood planking ....then I need trees ...lots of trees.....my buddy at work gave me the idea for the bridges and ya I forgot to mention that glen ya the msds states its harmless ...the media that is ....Gots to plan some roads ....I would love to set it up as a town on one side of the river and another town on the other side of the river both with forest area and open field and possible a small military base on one side as a objective ...set up would be your typical capture the flag game ...

So, when weez all gettin the invite ?...lol

Mi casa sue casa (check spelling) hey I'm always up for visitors and if any one wants to come over ...have at it . Like I said earlyer I hope to have the bridges in place this week end and road ways planed out ...picture the 2 nd to last scene on saving private Ryan ...the bridge and the town decided by river and fields and forest behind the villages ... That's the plan anyways

I wish I could put a battlefield in my backyard, but I don't think it would go over well with the wife, but I'm sure the kids would love playing in the dirt.

Would love to see some pictures.

I am still quite interested in coming over to see the field and blast aggregate.

This week has not been good for doing that.

Perhaps this week end or next week in the evening.

I am driving by Sherkston on my way home around 5:15 on week nights, if that would work, if not, we will see what the weekend or a weeknight next week looks like; I will bring a camera.

Ya that's not a problem I get home most nights at 6 and I'm home all day Sunday so what ever is good .....possibly tomorow night I'm going to burn the roads into place with a propain torch and then lay the agrate into place then finish the river crossings ....still looking for a fake chrismas tree for the forest but I'm Shur ill find one or 2

Sounds good, I'll see what works out, and will keep in touch.

Might have to be Monday or Tues evening if I can't make Sunday work

Should not be a problem give me a pm and ill give you the address

Pictures;

wow it's going to be pretty nice ...great job

That is freaking awesome man.

So everyone like ? The plan is coming together very well
Time for the cross roads and the next bridge then finish the buildings

I keep try to talk my wife into moving to the county, so I can build my own battlefield.

No such luck..... but I keep trying!

The wife didn't like the country at first but its so quiet out here I wouldn't have it any other way I have 80 achers of land and I farm it all keeps me out of trouble

are those your building???

Broke ground? Any chance on fixing it ?