Ray1964 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm about to ballast and weather my track. I tried to order the colour "sleeper grime" but it won't be in stock for weeks. Any suggestions as to a different colour and where to get it? Thanks in advance. Regards, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Derry Road Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Ray1964,try Howe's of Oxford. I used railmatch sleeper grime on my own layout. TDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 David Holman Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Precision paints do a decent sleeper grime enamel pot, though as with all such things, it is really important to try and model a specific location, because not all track is the same colour. Areas where locos stand will have oily deposits [try Humbrol Metalcoate Gunmetal and Precision Tarmac], while the entry to a station platform is likely to have lots of brake dust deposits [like rust, so try weathering powders to simulate. Likewise ballast, it is rarely uniform and even when well maintained is unlikely to be look representative if only a single colour is used. Study the prototype and do not be afraid to mix colours to get the effect you want. Also, check the size of the granules too. On the modern scene, ballads is formed of quite large pieces, but for earlier times I find going down a scale works well - so try 2mm ballast for 4mm scale & 4mm scale for 7mm etc. In N gauge, sand can be better. Woodlands stuff looks best to my eye, though tis all in the beholder I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ray1964 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks for your comments and help. Regards, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I'm about to ballast and weather my track. I tried to order the colour "sleeper grime" but it won't be in stock for weeks. Any suggestions as to a different colour and where to get it?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Ray
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