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…..............................................................--- Mesa Part 3 ---

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The section that represents the rock strata being folded was moved down towards the area where the high bridge will be. It makes more sense there geologically speaking. Above you can see how the rock strata would connect to the same strata over to the left of the mine. The folded strata to the left and right above replicates strata that is folded in such a way that some of the strata is at an angle and is coming to the surface creating a 'hogback' ridge. A ridge like that will work well there with one track coming off the high bridge cutting through it in a cut and the other track entering a tunnel that cuts through the ridge a ways from the cut.

The last layer of rock was also completed on the mesa that covers the hidden track so it is now ready for the next layer that will be removable and cover the opening above the track.

I cut more foam for the folded rock strata that will be place on some of the strata shown above. This might be needed in order to carve the detail needed in this formation.

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Some filler pieces were made to support and fill in the area behind the formation. As the formation is carved these might stay, be modified or taken out depending on how things go.

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While the adhesive was setting up work moved back to making the first piece (step) of the removable rock strata that is the next one up on the winding mesa top.

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Work will be jumping back and forth as if pieces are glued I need them to sit overnight if they are positioned where they can move while the adhesive is setting up. It is nice that you have an hour or so where they can be moved if needed but after that you don't want them accidentally moved.

To be continued.....

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