https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-stop-ballast-coming-unstuck.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-stop-ballast-coming-unstuck Model railroads and model trains Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:35:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-stop-ballast-coming-unstuck.html#comment-11655 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:35:47 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3753#comment-11655 I would like more info on model trains in am a collector of model trains scale HO please and thank you very much kind regarts Chris Herselman

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-stop-ballast-coming-unstuck.html#comment-10682 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 20:15:15 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3753#comment-10682 Your use of isopropyl alcohol is interesting, but a wee caveat maybe ought to be entered; “Isopropyl is a highly toxic substance. It is used widely as a degreasing agent, but is all right only when it is used in a well ventilated area. (To borrow from Hill Street Blues):- Be careful out there!

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-stop-ballast-coming-unstuck.html#comment-10680 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:14:00 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3753#comment-10680 My best experience has been:
– lightly spray the substrate with rubbing alcohol
– lay down ballast ( I use Kitty Litter – but don’t use the “clumping” type )
– spray moderately with rubbing alcohol
– apply a 50/50 diluted white Elmers glue
– allow to dry overnight, then apply a little more diluted glue
– after it’s dry, I use a small “Dustbuster” to clean up any loose ballast particles

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