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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by TBat55</i> <br /><br />Great pictures everybody! <br /> <br />My first real test at ballasting & Silflor/Prairie Tufts. <br /> <br />HO Code 83, Walthers turnouts, Atlas flex & sectional track, fine gray ballast, 50% ModPodge Matt Medium & 50% alcohol/water/a drop of soap: <br /> <br />3-track horshoes curve (18"+22"+24" radii): <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce93839401d44f00000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />side view at rail joiner; used too much ballast, need to scrap off some for flange clearance <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce938394fe558000000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />Turnouts: made tie foundations for switch stands <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce938397a7154000000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />Here I tried to make a path across the turnouts for the switchman using medium ballast <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce938394a455da00000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />I really like the WS Prairie Tufts, but I had to Goo them down <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce9383947c550200000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce9383978f156800000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce93839793157400000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />Here I cut in a curved #8 where there wasn't one (#7 didn't work even though it said 24"R) <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce93839493d4dd00000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />Last, the ballasted curve showing an electrical hinged panel underneath: <br />[img]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d609b3127cce938395ef943900000016108BatXDZq5bo[/img] <br /> <br />[/quote] <br />Terry (TBat55), <br />Love your ballasting job. Very aythentic looking. Inspiring! Keep up the great work. <br /> <br />Trevor[:)]
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