My latest contribution to the Hornby Collectors Club magazine, The Collector, is a simpler project than I've produced for the last few issues.
Ballasting is one of those tasks that we all have to do, but none of us really enjoy.
Pushing little stones around the layout is important, but let's be honest, we'd rather be running trains or putting some nice scenery together wouldn't we?
Neatness is essential, as is sticking everything down properly. Stones need glue, tiebars really don't.
Anyway, there are lots of beginner out there and with a bit of luck, my guide will help someone with this aspect of layout building. We all need basic skills.
The Collector is the house magazine of The Hornby Collectors Club.
I must be in the minority then, I love ballasting. It’s a completely immersive task, put on some relaxing music and just sink into it without worrying about life’s troubles.
ReplyDeleteYoungs's Law: When you get your layout fully ballasted, your spouse will decide to move house.
ReplyDeleteInteresting chat with a ballast maker yesterday about the number of people who ask him how to use the stuff. Just shows that these very basic articles are valid.
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