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volunteer 21st November 2011 21:17

newbie.
 
hi everybody, i have just joined up. i was looking for the best kind of glue to fix loose ballast onto the track. when i came across this forum.
it will take a while to work around the site, but i will be back. pete.:)

Madcaravanner 21st November 2011 21:35

Hi Pete

For the answer to the question I use watered down PVA but with some added washing up liquid to reduce surface tension
I apply it to already laid ballast using a pippette slowly to give it chance to permeate under the ballast and track
Remember once done the track is stuck firmly to the baseboard

The forum is BIG and has lots that will help you and also you may be able to help us too

look forward to seeing you around

DSY011 21st November 2011 21:36

Hello Pete and welcome to the Railway Forum. I have always laid the ballast, sprayed a fine mist of water over it to fix the ballast slightly. I then still find watered down (50/50) mix of PVA and a drop or two of washing up liquid applied with a dropper works well for me.

volunteer 21st November 2011 21:54

ballasting
 
hi, thanks for the replies, that is what i have done in the past, this time the pva will not mix. it as probably gone off. so i was looking for a replacement.
i have ten ton of ballast to lay.ha ha . all around the loft.:D

Silver Fox Phil 21st November 2011 22:01

Hi Pete, welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy the site and look forward to your posts.
Hope you rafters are well built in the loft!!! LOL
Regards
Phil

G6 UXU 21st November 2011 22:30

Hello Pete and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

Sentinel 22nd November 2011 22:29

Hello Pete. Nice to meet you. Welcome to the forum.

John H-T 28th November 2011 08:47

Welcome to the Forum Pete. Look forward to more news of your layout. Best wishes,

John H-T.


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