N Scale Layout Update 14 - Track Paint and Ballast

[@johnsthinking844]

You’re doing a great job like the way it’s turning out

[@nscaler454]

Thanks 👍

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

Your scenery work is looking good. Bob

[@nscaler454]

Thanks. I look forward to adding more details.

[@bricebeasley1516]

For filling holes on the roadbed I’ve found that paper towels work well. Tear off some small pieces and stuff them into the holes using a small screwdriver. Then soak the hole with IPA followed by diluted white glue.

[@nscaler454]

Fantastic idea. I will be sure to try that. Thanks!

[@fraxz88]

Watching that ballast spreader made me feel like a kid with a new toy. Thanks for all the wonderful videos!

[@lowcountryrailroad7701]

Looks good. Painting rails is very slow process. It looks good. Thanks for sharing David @LCRR

[@nscaler454]

Yeah I found a lot of it to be a slow process, but taking your time can give good rewards. Thanks

[@seanpacificrailroad3700]

Nice work 👍

[@nscaler454]

Thanks 👍

[@HotRodRodney25]

cut small pieces of foam for the in-between the big foam sections or stray foam and cut down level or use it as a hill side if wanted cotton balls, duct tape ,plaster,plaster cloth or patch it and put a drainage run in in

[@bluwtr]

I used a spreader on my layout and I found that pushing it seemed to work better for me. I used WS ballast so that may have affected the way it went down but I was able to do a lot of track in a short amount of time. FYI I laid mine over EZ track and had no issues. I glued it with IPA followed by diluted glue. Dried hard as a rock.

[@nscaler454]

good tips. Thanks

[@andrewsegers7942]

I found your channel because we are both in the same Facebook group. I really dig this content!

[@nscaler454]

I don't have facebook 🤔

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Actually looks real good 454!

[@nscaler454]

thanks!

[@dougdilley8115]

Great job on many levels. Your scenery turned out fantastic and your casual product reviews were very welcome and presented well. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@nscaler454]

Thanks. I always hope the info I share can be useful to someone.

[@robertschmidt6383]

Aren't you suppose to hand sand the break away burr on the cork road bed? Saw that in a video to look more rounded on the edging of the ballast.

[@sergioarroyoguerrero5434]

I gonna paint a track out of service in my layout. Ballasting the tracks and switch.

[@brianclow5704]

Tried my hand at static grass for the first time today....disaster. I tried 1 and 2 mil. and nothing stood up. Will have to get some longer grass and try that. Of course as a beginner I will have to try several times to get my set up right. Great vid, keep them coming. I do modal in N scale.

[@nscaler454]

What applicator did you use?

[@brianclow5704]

@@nscaler454 My daughter bought me one off Amazon. I think it is a cheap chinese make. It seems to have lots of charge according to the shocks I gave myself...lol. I use the plug in power supply not a battery.

[@nscaler454]

@@brianclow5704 maybe it's just sub par product. Hard to say. I found the 2 and 4 mm grass stood up easier than the 7 mm.

[@ericmorissette8222]

What are you using in the shop vac to keep the static grass? Looks like a great idea :)

[@nscaler454]

pantyhose. I assume any stretchy fabric would work.

[@mgamga9476]

Just a hint for you. If you need a center neg. power supply look for a music keyboard power supply as most of them are center neg. Don't ask why but I play keyboard and know this because of that.

[@nscaler454]

Good tip. Thank you

[@drburns3749]

Looks really good. What track code are you using are you using?

[@bricebeasley1516]

Appears to be Peco code 55.

[@DIYD]

Why is track code important? If it's a long story point me the right direction to read up or view up on it?

[@nscaler454]

Peco Code 55. Thanks

[@nscaler454]

Code 55 has shorter rail height than Code 80, so it looks more realistic.