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How easily can I remove adhesives or putties?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing
22nd December 2022
There are several types of glues that can be removed for repair purposes, including: Solvent-based glues such as...
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How do I glue ballast to my track?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Assembling and gluing, Tracks, Best practices
2nd September 2019
The time old tradition for laying ballast is to lay your ballast under/around your track and add watered down PVA...
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What is TPWS grid?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
4th February 2021
A TPWS (Train Protection & Warning System) grid is an apparatus used on the railway as part of the ATP (Automatic...
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How do I connect track?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Tracks, Best practices
7th November 2019
The track is connected using rail joiners, also called "fishplates". They are thin metal plates that simply slot...
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What is the best way to glue a cardboard building kit?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing, Best practices
11th September 2019
The best way to glue a cardboard kit like Metcalfe or Superquick is to read and follow the instructions that are...
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What is the best glue to set ballast in place?

The best glue to use for setting ballast in place is one specifically designed for that purpose, such as Noch's Ballast Glue or Deluxe Materials' Ballast Bond.

Whether or not it is really necessary to use such a product is another question, and the answer has to be no it isn't. Anybody can make a similar mix using PVA, water and a few drops of washing up liquid to break down the surface's tension.

The advantage of using a dedicated product is knowing that the mix will be the correct strength every time, and more importantly, that it will dry clear.

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