Jinty2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi all, I need some advice when it comes to the application and weathering of DAS Clay. I have tried on a small spare piece of track, pressing down the clay between sleepers then stippling with a toothbrush, but now am at a total loss. I have a few questions - 1. The clay has left a white powder on the sleepers, is there any way of removing this without having to re-weather sleepers? 2. How should I go about colouring the clay? I have the recommended colours (oatmeal, black and white) but am not sure how to apply. Should i be dry brushing on the paint? 3. Should I be painting just the clay, leaving the sleepers unpainted (be previously weathered) then adding weathering powder to the whole area after? Many thanks in advance, any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Why are you using Das as ballast? Usually its used as infill which should be up to the rails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Adam, Once it has completely dried, I would suggest a soft toothbrush to remove the powder that is left, like you have. There was an article in (I think, Model rail) by Chris Nevard on doing this. I will eagerley await to see more responses, as it is how I will be doing in the station area on my layout as well! Khris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Why don't you get ash ballast from C+L? Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 In my case the whole pit area is not ash! Khris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Jinty, What are you trying to represent by using DAS as infill between the sleepers? Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinty2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I plan to use Ash ballast on other areas of my layout. I'm modelling a yard. The image below is from Chris Nevard and his great blog http://nevardmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/creating-effect-of-ash-ballast.html This is the effect I'm looking for... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I plan to use Ash ballast on other areas of my layout. I'm modelling a yard. The image below is from Chris Nevard and his great blog http://nevardmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/creating-effect-of-ash-ballast.html This is the effect I'm looking for... 120312_polbrock_DSC_2318_WEB.jpg I think it is quite an effective way of getting something representative of a yard surface - ordinary ballast was unusual in such places and the usual sort of surface would be either compacted ground and quite likely tarmac where road vehicles worked. thus it would be fairly fine grained when reduced to 4mm scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLT 0109 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Jinty, You asked about removing the excess from the sleeper tops - now that it is dry, you may find that a light scrub with a small stiff brush will bring it off. What I like about DAS as opposed to plaster filler is that it cleans off more easily from areas where it is unwanted. Alternatively, a rub with a damp cloth may do it. Harold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We used Chinchilla dust from a local pet shop for a fine effect. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Sorry should have said yard ash ballast, most yards used this as a surface. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak experience Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Chris Nevard's technique is the best i've seen so far and it's the route I'm going to take when i come to doing my loco shed. I'll follow your thread carefully because I'd too like to know the answers to the questions you asked. Best of luck with your model Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinty2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 For anyone interested, here are the results off my attempt at DAS Clay. Not looking too bad, will look better once weathered and grass added Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak experience Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm glad you've made a start. It's looking good. I'm hoping you'll post regular updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mawer Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Has anyone tried using artex for a yard finish? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Try Fire Cement. It's cheap, clean, easy to spread and takes to colour well. Cheers. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mawer Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thank you Allan. I'll try it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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