July 2010
3 posts
Track Ballasting Tutorial
Tools and Supplies
1. 1 inch foam brush
2. 1/4 inch stiff bristle brush
3. small container for ballast
4. small mixing dish for glue
The Process
Mix glue with water, just enough to make it slightly soupy, but not too much or it will dry too quickly.
Using your stick bristle brush, apply the glue on both the roadbed and the foundation, but mostly on the foundation. The purpose...
Just finished completing construction of new model grain elevator and hand-painted it Tamiya Flat Aluminum; I know it is very shiny but that is caused by the fluorescent lighting. Once I weather it with Floquil Rust, that should tone it down a bit. But before I weather it, I’ll apply the cool looking decals.
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Every Railroad Empire Needs A Grain Elevator And...
After weeks of staring at this wonderful grain elevator, I finally bought it. Assembly only took a couple of days and was a very interesting learning experience. What I learned from this model assembly will help during my next construction project coming down the rail.
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