I used to use nails, then went to glue, now using brown DAP chauking for laying cork and track, one advantage i have found, the color helps blend in and easy to change if needed.
You’re doing a great job, Dave. You might consider sanding the cork, at least the joints, to make sure there are no lumps and bumps before painting it or laying track. I hope there isn’t going to be a quiz of the colors of the gravel and sand you called them, lol. That’s a lot of 3d printing pieces. I think 3d printing is really going to help our railroad community save some money.
Thanks Derek. I'll take more care with the rest of the cork bed. We only have a small 3d printer, but as you say, it's a game changer for those tiny detailed parts, which make a huge difference to a miniature world.
The 3d printed stuff is really cool, a great way to add all those smaller details. The ballast looks great to, mix n match for your own 'flavour'. Layout is coming along nicely. All the best. Brian @ The Angels
We were worried that we had blown money on the printer, but when you add up all these tiny, but expensive items, it has more than paid for itself. The budget ballast is a bit sparkly, but I think I can shake it up a bit to make it rough, or just spray some dull coat over it. In fact, the glue might even do that.
@@ScottRails yeah, 3d printers are the dogs dangles for model Railroader's. Sounds like you've got a plan for the ballast, dull spray or matt acrylic washes would work a treat and help age n weather it. 🤘
Looks great!! It might be a good idea to use a metal strainer - also available at dollar stores - to ensure that your ballast is fine enough to look close to scale.
Something you may consider... on the realroad, ballast isn't always a consistent colour, some areas the section gang has beefed up low levels of ballast would be darker or lighter than the surrounding material, some sections a ballast crew has deposited fresh stone for several km. I think slag is now band from use but for awhile CN (I don't know about CP) used slag from the steel mills as ballast, it was a very dark brown almost black colour (it was hard on boot soles too). Trains are dirty, so there is usually a near black narrow trail in the centre of the track as well. If you are near a rail line, a main line or busy section, grab a Timmie's and treat, go for a walk on or near the track (keep in mind that you will be trespassing), take your camera, take loads of photos and above all if you do walk the track, remember the realroad safety slogan "Train time is anytime", keep looking around for trains.
Thanks John. I know what you mean. I might make a repair crew and place them near a new ballast area, otherwise it might look patchy for no reason. It's all about the story right. Once I get all the ballast down I will add centre detail like oil and moss etc. Thanks for the advice.
I must get my resin printer in going gear again, my only tip is don`t by the folding silicone funnel it tends to fold when its full of resin. the petrol station looks good
Hi Dave, I enjoy watching your channel. I hope to build my own layout someday. I want to know what happened with your Chessie loco, I remember watching going around the track and then it developed a problem, You suspected the gears were stripped. What did you actually find wrong and what did you do to repair it. I see its back running around the track again, Thanks.
When I was young we did ballast in paper mache and shook granules onto it.
Your videos are very helpful and entertaining, thanks for sharing your progress and cheers to many more videos, Miller , Hamilton Ont
Thanks Miller. It's all about having fun, right.
I used to use nails, then went to glue, now using brown DAP chauking for laying cork and track, one advantage i have found, the color helps blend in and easy to change if needed.
Moving right along Dave. Your cork idea was brilliant, wish I'd thought of it.
That purple rock ballast just wash it in light acrylic paint and then spread out to dry then put it back in the container.
I might use it in a kids playground or something, just to add a bit of colour.
Very nice!
Dave that dollar store ballast material is a great way to save some cash, layout taking shape
Sorry James, I even cleared our your local Dollarama of all the best ballast, lol.
Looking great! I would never complain about you not painting the cork... But seriously - paint the cork!
The good news is, that section of track will be mostly hidden by a station platform.
You’re doing a great job, Dave. You might consider sanding the cork, at least the joints, to make sure there are no lumps and bumps before painting it or laying track. I hope there isn’t going to be a quiz of the colors of the gravel and sand you called them, lol. That’s a lot of 3d printing pieces. I think 3d printing is really going to help our railroad community save some money.
Thanks Derek. I'll take more care with the rest of the cork bed. We only have a small 3d printer, but as you say, it's a game changer for those tiny detailed parts, which make a huge difference to a miniature world.
The 3d printed stuff is really cool, a great way to add all those smaller details. The ballast looks great to, mix n match for your own 'flavour'. Layout is coming along nicely. All the best. Brian @ The Angels
We were worried that we had blown money on the printer, but when you add up all these tiny, but expensive items, it has more than paid for itself.
The budget ballast is a bit sparkly, but I think I can shake it up a bit to make it rough, or just spray some dull coat over it. In fact, the glue might even do that.
@@ScottRails yeah, 3d printers are the dogs dangles for model Railroader's. Sounds like you've got a plan for the ballast, dull spray or matt acrylic washes would work a treat and help age n weather it. 🤘
Where do you get the files for the little barrels etc ? Digging your channel 👍🏼
Lol, I think you have enough ballast!!
But what about the Downtown Ballast Store, and the All You Can Eat Ballast restaurant? hehehe.
Looks great!! It might be a good idea to use a metal strainer - also available at dollar stores - to ensure that your ballast is fine enough to look close to scale.
Picked one up today, but it's for a different project. I'll check the size and maybe buy another. Thanks for the tip.
Something you may consider... on the realroad, ballast isn't always a consistent colour, some areas the section gang has beefed up low levels of ballast would be darker or lighter than the surrounding material, some sections a ballast crew has deposited fresh stone for several km. I think slag is now band from use but for awhile CN (I don't know about CP) used slag from the steel mills as ballast, it was a very dark brown almost black colour (it was hard on boot soles too). Trains are dirty, so there is usually a near black narrow trail in the centre of the track as well. If you are near a rail line, a main line or busy section, grab a Timmie's and treat, go for a walk on or near the track (keep in mind that you will be trespassing), take your camera, take loads of photos and above all if you do walk the track, remember the realroad safety slogan "Train time is anytime", keep looking around for trains.
Thanks John. I know what you mean. I might make a repair crew and place them near a new ballast area, otherwise it might look patchy for no reason. It's all about the story right.
Once I get all the ballast down I will add centre detail like oil and moss etc.
Thanks for the advice.
I must get my resin printer in going gear again, my only tip is don`t by the folding silicone funnel it tends to fold when its full of resin. the petrol station looks good
I've not experienced the funnel issue yet, so thanks for the heads up. I'm amazed at the detail in printed people. Worth the money just for them.
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Hi Dave, I enjoy watching your channel. I hope to build my own layout someday. I want to know what happened with your Chessie loco, I remember watching going around the track and then it developed a problem, You suspected the gears were stripped. What did you actually find wrong and what did you do to repair it. I see its back running around the track again, Thanks.
One of the driveshafts had just popped out. No idea why, but it's perfect again.
Excellent! Easy Peasy
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Where are you getting your 3D print files?
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