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Old 12th July 2010, 12:51
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Thanks for the update, it is beginning to take shape I see. I envy your skill with N Gauge - it's too small and fiddley for me but it is amazing how detailed it can be. I really must get round to removing most of the new ballast on my layout and replacing it with more authentic "dirty" looking stuff. Maybe something for Christmas!
Hi Alex looks good, keep up the work.

Ted you can tone ballast down with a a mix of matt red and matt red enamel about 2/1 in favour of the black. Thin it down with white spirit into a runny mix apply with a fairly large brush and let it soak in.

Try it a small bit first!!!
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