How-To Paint & Weather Track Video - W/Budget in mind!

Great tutorial, even a dumbed down guy , like me can understand. I've linked to the Scenery Sourcelist.

Gone to the $1 store

 Thanks, Dave G.

Hi Joey

 

     Great info. Why not use a rag and flat stick with thinner to remove the paint on top of the rails? Wouldn't the grit leave small scratches for corrosion?

 

Thanks

 

Ray Marion

That's a good point Ray, it does indeed leave scratches which promote future oxidation.

 

Bob

After you do the final dusting in black how do you prevent it from settling or coming of when handled? 

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

Ray - A rag with thinner on it can not be controlled. You'd end up removing a lot more than what is on the top of the rails.

 

Bob - 220+ grit sandpaper followed up by a bright boy block or 400 git by itself is hardly going to leave much in the way of scratches. This is also what I sand clear coats with on some of my photography Art products (minus the bright boy).

 

I have modules that are 20+ years old that have been in and out of the garage in extreme temps. Clean them off with a bright boy and never had a problem. 

Maybe with brass track or something like that.

 

Chalks do not come off like people think, especially something that isn't a flat hard surface. Plus, you are re-applying some dust after you ballast.

 

All I can say is try it for yourself. 

Excellent video, Joey!  Educational, fun, and entertaining.  You make everything look so darn easy!  Can't get much better than that.

 

I'm delighted that you're going to be at York, and I'm looking forward to getting together with you.

 

By the way folks:  Joey also is planning to be with us at our "Thursday at Tuesday's" gathering, so be sure to attend if you would like to meet and chat with him (after he dines as my dinner guest).

can this be done on fastrac as well?

Another great video.  Thanks for the useful info.  Nick  

Awesome video!!  All my trackage is laid and painted but I think chalking it is still possible.  Thanks for a fun video.  You owe your bride a steak dinner!

Joey I love watching your videos as I am building my layout. I'm in the stages of laying track now. So keep them coming.  Scot

Another great video.

Excellent job Joey and I would like to also add for the three railers don't for get to paint the rail below tie level if using Gargraves flex track.

good one

Great how to.....with perfect timing!!! Building new layout starts next week....I can use this!!! THANKS!

Great video! Keep them coming.

 

Thanks, 

 

Bob

I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your secrets.

 

Great idea Joey!  I need to start taking notes from you!

Joey,Salvagni

 

     Yes a lot does apply to fastrack. These are done with Brennans' ballast, chalk, and painted rails. The unpainted center rail kind of blends in as a mirror.

 

Ray Marion

Nice !!!