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To answer your first question: by being very careful! You can't spray it, but we use large hypodermic syringes (you can get these at pet stores) without the needle. You put your water/glue mix in a small container, and suck it up into the syringe, then you can gently dispense small amounts in exact locations. Don't even think about gluing around the points and mechanism. Before you lay the turnout, paint the area underneath the same color as your ballast so you won't notice a huge contrast For plaster roads, try using an old wheelset, just after the plaster firms-up, but before it sets. Then come back with a small knife (great use for old, dull blades) and clean-up the area. The best way to pick colors is to take your camera to an area (or similar area) you're modeling and get a roll of pictures. For scenery, I usually use cheap water based paints you can get in discount stores, or craft stores. Mix and match the colors in your photos. MOPAC 1
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