Colwyn Bay Goods - 2mm Finescale

Hi Bryn.

 

looks like you've got it nailed! Looking excellent

 

I find the Kleer does loose its glossy appearance after a while, but if not some Matt Varnish would take care of that.

 

Looking forward to seeing more!

 

Tom.

nice to see you progressing again

Very effective.

Don

Very nice Bryn. Keep at it lad!

Hi Bryn (and Tom),

 

When I tried this with the new incarnation of Kleer (whose name escapes me and I'm not at home so I can't look) it seemed to take alright but when, the next day, I poked it a bit it appeared to have a hard crust but was soft underneath. Have I missed something or is it just that the new, improved version of Kleer is not quite as new and improved as it's cracked up to be?

Yours in need of advice

 

David

Must be the new stuff David, I've even used the older stuff on piles of coal about an inch high and it sets solid all the way to the core.

Hi David.

 

I haven't tried the 'new' Kleer yet. When I found out they were changing it, I raided Tesco and have quite a few bottles of the old formula in reserve!

 

It may be that the new version just needs a little longer to dry out completely, or might need to be applied more sparingly?

 

Tom.

I was afraid you might say that it was the new stuff. Shame as it smells lovely! Could be back to the pva then. . .

 

David

With the old stuff, do you still "wet" the ballast first. Sorry of this is a daft question, previously I've wetted the ballast prior to applying water/PVA mix using a dropper... but I've some ballasting to do that could benefit from the area not being soaked first. I'm sure this has been stated before, it was just that my brief search didn't produce the answer and then I saw this post.

J

Jon,

 

There is no need to pre soak the area with Kleer, just add a few drops near the side of the ballasted area and it soaks through. It behaves like very thin super glue, if that makes any sense.

Bryn. I think that's just solved my ballasting in between card build hardstandings problem... good job I have almost two bottles of the old stuff in the cupboard. I'll give it a go. I'm intending to use woodland scenics fine light grey - but then again I'm working in 4mm. I've some of the Carrs ash ballast, so might add some of this to the mix in the grubbier areas. Thanks again.

Jon

Top work Bryn.

 

Glad you have found a solution you are happy with - I look forward to see CBG in its new look..