All, The 'color uniformity' issue is something I immediately noticed when I saw the photos of Bill's work... and although it is something that can easliy be fixed, it is something that doesn't need to be dealt with since another manufacturer already offers a far more suited ballast for our needs.
Introducing a source that I have long used : Arizona Rock & Mineral. http://www.rrscenery.com These folks specifically target model railroaders, and their REAL ROCK ballast comes in various sizes and color-blends, and is available in various quantities (per pound). This stuff does not float away, and is easy to work with... and the results are very rewarding. One of the best (if not THE best) ballasts I've ever used. John Degnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Bud Rindfleisch To: [email protected] Sent: September 11, 2007 2:05 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} bulk ballast Hey Bill, This bulk ballast looks alright. Are the granules somewhat rounded edged? Non-magnetic? How about weight, they obviously don't float away like Woodland Scenic's ground walnut shell ballast? Color is the only slight drawback I can see......almost too uniform, but for anyone wanting to take the time, a wash of thinned black or India ink spread over the surface would add some variation to it. Thanks for sharing this find with us! Bud Rindfleisch [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
