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What is Plastic Weld?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing
28th November 2024
Plastic Weld from EMA is an indispensable adhesive for scale modellers and hobbyists working with plastic kits. Its...
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What is a superglue activator?
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27th November 2024
A superglue activator, also known as a cyanoacrylate (CA) accelerator, is a chemical agent designed to speed up the...
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What is HOf?
Posted in: Rolling stock
26th November 2024
H0f (or H0f Feldbahn) is a specific scale within model railways, representing a blend of two key characteristics: the...
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How do I add smoke to a model building?
Posted in: Power and control
25th November 2024
To add smoke to a model building, you'll want to create a realistic effect that enhances the overall display. Here's...
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What is the purpose of a backscene?
Posted in: Scenery
22nd November 2024
A backscene is an essential component of a model railway layout, providing a visual backdrop that enhances realism...
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However, we cannot guarantee delivery by Christmas unless choosing Next Day delivery before Monday midday.

Is ballast grey or brown?

Ballast can be either colour.

If you are creating a layout of a prototype line then you should try and stick as close to the real thing as possible, the stone would have come from a local quarry so the colour of ballast would change from region to region.

So, for the best results do some research on the line you are creating, look at photographs, even pay a visit to the railway in question.

If, however you are building a layout that is not a current or historical line, you can use either colour to suit your preference.

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