With the thread just starting on outside photography I decided to make a small section of scenic track that I could use for this purpose. A small length of wood and some Peco Code 75 rail.First the rail was glued down then the wood base given 2 coats of brown paint. Then the sides of the track were painted 'Track colour'. Then using my ballasting machine, I ran it from one side to the other and got an even depth overall. After a tidy up with a dry paintbrush I used 'Ballast Bond' to secure the ballast and then put it away to dry until tomorrow. (To be continued!)
...and before the Ballast Bond goes off, remove the excess ballast from the rail web... A simple tutorial Ron that most people take for granted. New modellers have seen plenty of ballasted track, but probably wonder what is the best method of application on a layout. This method is possibly the fastest around, but I still go for the old spoon and brush trick ! Cheers, Gary.
That`s a pretty quick neat method Ron, Are you busy tomorrow..????.....you see I`ve got this track that needs ballasting......????? http://www.clickGormo
Part 2 I then 'dusted' the sides with some fine grass as a base. Then using my home made static machine, I laid some 4mm grass each side on spread PVA. Then some grass tufts to break up the surface a bit. I then brushed and cleaned the grass areas and the track.Next I added a fence and painted it together with a figure as a focal point. and finally painted the base black around the edges and finihed it off!! Hope this helps someone and please ask questions if there are any?? Cheers Ron
Very good Ron. Timing is great as well as I've been trying to build up the confidence to have a go as well. A nice stage by stage build. Cheers
It`s in the post Ron....I just charged it to Toto`s account...... That has come up a treat Ron.... The addition of grass makes such a difference.....the whole thing comes to life as it were.?? http://www.clickGormo
Brilliant Ron, if you take it out doors to take photos, picking somewhere scenic, as per Garys example will make your pictures look even more lifelike . Pete.
gormo wrote: You could always bring it with you when you come to visit, drop it off at Ron's and pick it up on your way home, sorted .
Yeah thanks Pete, You`re an ideas man mate .........speaking of ideas......how would you suggest I get an 8 foot by 2 foot baseboard on the plane.....?????........ http://www.clickGormo
Yes Andrew, I think you are correct in your assumption. Therefore, if one could take ones surfboard overseas, why not a baseboard of similar dimensions.????? Trouble is , I don`t think it would survive the trip.??? http://www.clickGormo