Part 2: Some tracks and grass
I started with a mockup with the finished houses to get a better view of how the track planning would work in real life.
As it were I didn´t have to change more than a few small curves to make it fit.
I use Peco code 75 rail as I think they are a good looking and well functioning alternative to the more pricey brands.
I glued the rails to the foam with No Nails:
I painted the ties and rails before ballasting. I used Vallejo Umber and grey:
ballasted it with Chinchilla sand, it is a non mineral substrate. And it works as good as WS Ballast.
I was going to have some tracks in the street in the harbour, and I wanted bricks between the rails. I used wall compound for the pavement and Wills bricks for the inlays:
I painted the bricks before applying the mortar and the pavement paint:
I used a warm grey paint for the road:
This is how it looks after some India Ink wash:
I made the quay wall with some Wills bricks and some timbers.
To control the switches I use a DPDT switch to both polarise it and throw it:
I use a wooden ball as a control-knob:
I got some Basket liner to use as grass. As I had never tried it before it was a great experience!
I applied it with PVA glue and I will paint it in some places to make some more variety in it:
I think I will use some Matte medium as well to tone it down as well.
Next, the harbour and water.
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