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Soupy plaster - how soupy?
How soupy can I make plaster for pouring? I have a concrete area (about 4" x 12") that has poles and pipes coming out. I won't be able to use a screed and was hoping a soupier plaster mix combined with some vibration for air bubbles, the mix would works its way around everything.
I've read that the more water in the mix, the less strength it has. I assume once it evaporates, the mold area will not be full anymore. Maybe it will take another pour then? Thanks.
Charles
Partition between standard ballast and cinders
Hi everyone.
Getting on well now but need an answer to what should/might be a simple question. I am using Woodland Scenics fine blend grey ballast for my general track work but in the yard I would like to use cinders.
In those circumstances, how would the dividing ine between the two look? Would it be sharp or blended - and where would the cut off be?
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Empty American railways
There is an interesting Photo-essay on the BBC this morning - Empty American Railways
http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-40341771
There are some very atmospheric views of structures and locations, with barely a train in sight.
Exploring Mr Sanderson's website, there is a whole album of what to me look like "F" series locomotives, under the heading Fallen Flags.
http://john-sanderson.com/fallen-flags/
NW
Metal wheels
There is a thread on Metal couplers... so I figured I would start one on metal wheels, and trucks.
Whenever I get a chance, I replace my plastic wheels with metal, and my plastic trucks with metal spring trucks. I just like the feel, the look, and how well a car operates with metal, instead of plastic.
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