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Model Railroad Diarama Question

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“I would like to design a diarama showing an after rain shower with puddles, water stains on the rolling stock and wet ballest. But I am at a loss as what to use to similate hard packed soil between the ties on the sidings from years of wind and dust which would eventually cover the ballest. I was told not to use plaster as it would crack. Any suggestions?”

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2 Responses to Model Railroad Diarama Question

  • pepdegr says:

    Have you tried sifted dirt secured with diluted white glue?

  • bobkro says:

    Returning to MRR after several decades absent. If I may, a question. Have built benchwork, topped with 11/2 in. extruded foam insulation (pink stuff). Should I paint insulation with an earth colored laytex paint before proceeding??

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