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Great video. Would love to know how you did the mechanisms for the rotating Milwaukee targets on the switch stands. I’m about to lay my first proto 48 turnout and want that.
Thanks again Andy, for another great track video. Back in the 70s there were tips in the model railroad magazines, about Laying flex track, but your lecture here is better than any that I've ever seen, regarding lane flex track. Years ago I did this but no one had mentioned about the need for a really fine mist spray for adhesive. You have a lot of good extra tips as well. Thanks again!
One little thing I discovered thats super useful. Either a small styrene tube or an old school coffee stir straw. Its a lot easier to blow out the throw rod space with a quick puff through the straw than trying to brush it out.
@@AndyDorsch It's obvious that a ballast job (at least a nice one) is not over after applying the ballast and setting it in place. There's more to do to make it more realistic. You're doing great in that sens. Thanks for sharing with us.
If you want to see the next video in this series, follow the link to my tips on ballasting video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iqLUerGfG1U.html
Andy, the ballast job looks great. One tip, I go back every hour after I apply the glue for the ballast and move the switch points just to make sure they don't get stuck as the glue dries. -Tom
Great video Andy! I'm glad you also decided to use a darker ballast. This is I always preferred darker ballast; (it was bothering me that too many American model train layouts, utilize a garish , Brite white, or light gray, overwhelming ballast). Thanks again for showing, some good ideas, including doing small sections at a time. Excellent presentation! Thanks again.
Yeah...bright ballast...yuck. I used pictures of railroads in our area to get that "feel" for the color. Most ever railroad around here uses a darker ballast due to the geology of the area.
@@AndyDorsch Yes Andy; In fact I would go as far as to say that the majority of layouts shown in model railroad magazines, depict ballast that's far to, Bright white, or grey.
Nice video Andy. I like your recommendation to take ballasting in small sections. Stay focused, get it to your liking before moving on.very helpful in building skills and making corrections if needed.
Oh goodie, we now have 103,001 youtube videos on how to ballast model railroad track! 😂 Anyway, nice job on explaining and showing your method. I use a 1" foam brush to spread the ballast, isopropyl alcohol to saturate and 60/40 solution of elmer's glue to adhere. Like you said, there are thousands of ways to do this, people just need to figure out what works for them. As you demonstrated, making sure the moving parts still move once completed is critical. Looking forward to the weathering and adding details. Thanks, Terry
@@AndyDorsch Yes Sir, I plan on being there. Just a little less than a month away and most of the hotels are booked/no vacancy. It's either going to have a huge attendance or there's something else going on in the area. Terry
Check out the video where I talk about the basics of laying track for your model railroad: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KEur2zWkB6Y.html
Those Microbrushes you suggested were awesome. I was searching around for ways to successfully uncouple the cars and these solved my problem. Thank you
I was trying to figure out how you lay straight tracks as straight as possible on a layout. I'm glad I found this video. Tip #9 will certainly come in handy when I start building a layout. 👉 05:43 Those 3 foot flex tracks were very difficult to keep straight while laying them on a layout. 🥴 I'm really glad I found this video. 👏
Hi mate I like the tip about soldering the curve joints of flex track but what about allowing for expanding due to weather conditions etc I like the idea of soldering the curves but I’ve also seen you should leave a gap between each joint to allow for movement
Another fun use of Google maps is to see the footprint of structures and tracks that are either gone or no longer in use. Can be an interesting scenery feature to model a few small sections of abandoned rails.
Great ideas. Have you ever tried the RIX 14 HO Magnetic Uncoupling Tool?...I just came across that tool today and was wondering how it worked...Thanks in advance. Also, the quick view you showed of your layout room looked very well done. I'm going to check more of your videos... Phil NYC / Jersey Shore Area
I am in awe of the fine scenery work and the design of scene setting. If that is to be a stage then stage left and stage right are captioned backwards. Subscribed and amazed.
Great Video! Question I saw a recommendation that you paint the cork roadbed same colour as your ballast before ballasting. Will paint affect the cork roadbed later on? Your thoughts.
Tip #1 - my track had more waves in it than the ocean. I went at the cork with a block and 40 grit paper, 1000% better! Not perfect, but good enough for the girls I go with!!! Thank You!
Great update Andy, those switch stands and targets are just fantastic. That tree with the nest on top is begging for a Chris Farley character from the movie Almost Heros. The hand painted backdrop is superb looking, very well done. Cheers Rob
