bike2steam Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 With a bit of practise I now use it to remove excess loose ballast, such as off sleeper tops, and between moving parts of turnouts, by not hanging about too much, and removing too much ballast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hi all Copydex glue sounds a good idea,but seems to be expensive,at least where iv'e looked,if covering a large area.So does anyone know of good reasonable suppler of the gule.Thanks Tel Late as I always am, but try http://cgi.ebay.co.u...atchlink:top:en for a half litre, or some smaller quantities in that section. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Late as I always am, but try http://cgi.ebay.co.u...atchlink:top:en for a half litre, or some smaller quantities in that section. Bob Once diluted, you'll probably use less than you think. I've also glued my track with it applied neat. After a while, it sets in the included brush & makes it unusable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Regarding Ballast have you seen this bad boy? Saw this in action at Wigan and was incredibly impressed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tel2010 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks Bob,will have a look at that,sorry for late reply Tel Late as I always am, but try http://cgi.ebay.co.u...atchlink:top:en for a half litre, or some smaller quantities in that section. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Regarding Ballast have you seen this bad boy? Saw this in action at Wigan and was incredibly impressed One in my toolbox. Ballast still needs a little tidying up with a brush, but saves a lot of time. Sort of works on concrete sleepered track too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 That's the Mk. II version he's demonstrating with the slide-out cover over the bottom dispensing slot. I have the Mk. I without the cover but it still works fine. You just have to be careful when you lift it off the track that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi all, I am going to make a start ballasting my 00 gauge layout soon and have been reading up on the subject in the various magazines, some say to use medium grade while others say to use fine grade, which grade would be best for 00 gauge track and is there one brand which is better than others? I've been looking at 'Woodland Scenics' ballast and 'Hornby Skalescenics' ballast but I'm unsure which would best suit my needs. Any advice would be much appreciated. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted April 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2011 The ballast you want will depend on the area you are modelling as different areas have different colours of ballast. Most OO gauge ballasts are too large. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Woodland scenics seems to have a good reputation. It is what I am planning to use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 HI Have you looked at C+L Ballast ;Light or dark grey 2mm looks spot on to me and for yards and shed areas Ash ballast is also very good, just a happy customer . The fist shot is Ash Ballast and second shot is 2mm light grey ballast. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmar Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi, Would agree- the type of ballast depends on the location! If just a general area - no probs. My own layout is based on the West Highland and gives the appearance of 'needs to be replaced?' I have used Woodlands Scenics 'fine' and have mixed several colours together as I didn't want to weather ballast too much , but to have a much more natural look. Have a look! Bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Thanks for posting the pics guy's, if I can get mine to look half as good I'll be very pleased, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Greenscenes fine is great and you can mix a couple of bags for even more variation as we have done: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/16414-ballast-non-granite-types/page__view__findpost__p__155450 There was also a long thread here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/24032-ballast/page__st__40 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Topics now merged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Aquarium sand was suggested to me recently for 2mm/n gauge. Anyone tried that? Ive used aquarium sand to good effect but feel it works better for sidings in oo. May be good for mainlines in n though. Check out my Outon Road layout to see the result. The sidings were ballasted with aquarium sand and the mains with what i think was woodland scenics buff ballast. It looks like stone to me though so dont know. Cheers Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrestation Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Good advice here on top ballast - but what do you use for cinder paths etc? I'm already using 2mm Woodland Scenics ballast for my 4mm layout to keep the texture "fine" but this means I need to go even finer for the "ash" areas between tracks. I've acquired some real smokebox char, but even ground down, I'm finding it far too dark - any ideas? Regards Martin For 2mm woodland scenics if you mix fine and medium woodlands together you can get this from chucksballastsupplies.com in Australia. I have used this allot and this gives me believable results for my Torre Station model setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmills Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 A reasonably priced source of Copydex is Homebase.....around £8 for 500ml. As a cheaper alternative (but basically the same adhesive) people suggest asking carpet shops/fitters for bulk supply of the latex glue they use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Cannot beleive that Copydex varies so much in price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I use a mix of Jarvis ballast around the sleepers and grey scattter towards the edge of the track bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 A cheaper alternative to Copydex (although only available AFAIK in larger quantities) is foam back carper adhesive. I have used F Ball's Styccobond F3 for foam underlay and track and am currently experimenting with the best (quickest and easiest) way to lay ballast with it. I had to buy 5L of it, but your local carpet fitter may be able to supply a smaller quantity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I experimented with ash from the BBQ as it was only going on the compost heap otherwise. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/889/entry-9923-ruby-road-sidings/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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