Joined: 01/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 251 Location: Ontario, Canada
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What are the options for using some ballast around the M tracks? I have seen quite a few good examples from members here through their pictures, but I have not seen the material in any shop or online before.
I bought some woodland scenics two different colors but both do not really match, and would need some weathering to fit in better.
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Joined: 11/10/2006(UTC) Posts: 2,151 Location: istanbul,
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Hi,
I have used aquarium sand. I'll try to find the right colour if you wish. They are cheap like 1 Euro per 250 grams (or more - in wieght that is).
Cem. |
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Joined: 01/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 251 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Ah, that is what it is :) I noticed it on your old M track layout and some others around here but could not figure out exactly what it was.
Thanks Cem :)
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Joined: 12/01/2002(UTC) Posts: 2,578 Location: Sweden
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I have used sand mixed with a little bit of medium ground black pepper.
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Joined: 02/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 878 Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Hi! I guess it most depends on how you are manging your trackbed. If you use the M-track "as is" or rather said "Exposed", then I would go for Perz recommendation of sand + pepper. The other solution is to cover the sidings of the M-track more (in styrofoam etc) and also add ballast between the rails. I do the latter and found that Woodland Scenic Medium Buff works for the outside and Fine Buff between the rails. This is the result:  More pictures is found on http://www.xn--mrklintg-...alleri/05-06_galleri.htmRegards / Martin |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Martin, That looks very good on M track,thanks for the photo's.
Have a Merry Xmas.
Ian.
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Joined: 02/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 878 Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Thx Ian! I shot a revealing photo tonight from "the ugly angle" to show what it really looks like. Enjoy!  |
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Joined: 29/08/2003(UTC) Posts: 1,915 Location: Netherlands
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I use Busch 7126.  |
M-track with a CS2. |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Martin, Enjoyed the "ugly angle" photo,the finish looks very good. Had a look thro' your site,lots of interesting information.
Have a Merry Xmas.
Ian.
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