My landscaper was using this on my patio. Thought I would see how it looked as ballast. I'm happy with the result. It already has a glue mixed in so you just have to wet it.
Steve, That looks great! And you are using it for residential purposes, just as it says on the bag! 
Mark Boyce posted:And you are using it for residential purposes, just as it says on the bag!
Well the layout is in my residence so I guess that counts
Looks good Steve, I like the effect.
Andy
Never thought of using polymeric sand as ballast. Nice!
I know ill be using that!
Well done! You have a nice layout.
I've been silent watching w/o contributing for a while. When I saw this thread bump up, I went through the entire pictorial progress again. Inspiring work. I am interested to what you did to color/paint the stone arch bridge structures in one of your more recent posts. Wonderful results from great modeling. Also liked your double headed PRR Decapods.
pennsynut posted:I am interested to what you did to color/paint the stone arch bridge structures
Thanks! The stone arch bridge is layers of 1/2" Styrofoam that was painted with latex tan then dry brushed with a black and white.
I predict a big spike in babies being born early next year and I predict a lot of cool railroad stuff being done. We RR hobbyists are lucky to have an all-consuming activity that we can delve into and forget the world for a while.
BRAVO!!!
Steve, that is really looking great!
This looks amazing! Keep up the great work
Your work is outstanding. Keep it coming. I have used the polymeric sand for roads as well. Once you lay it down where you want it and lightly mist it with water, let dry then paint. Never thought about using it as ballast. Another product you can use for more than one project. $ saver.
Dave
luvindemtrains posted:Your work is outstanding. Keep it coming. I have used the polymeric sand for roads as well. Once you lay it down where you want it and lightly mist it with water, let dry then paint. Never thought about using it as ballast. Another product you can use for more than one project. $ saver.
Dave
I used the sand as a base then laid a light coating of brennans over the top, used a lot less ballast.
WOW! 
Looks fantastic!
Steve C. amazing work! You layout is video and magazine material.
The ground cover looks great! it really blends your scenery together!
Steve, Your city, engine service, and hills look great! The elevated city area that is at the far left of a couple photos must add a lot of visual interest as well.
Thanks Mark!
I really like how you weathered the edges of the rails to look rusty.
Coming together nicely Steve!
Decided to bite the bullet and try to get the waterfall done.
Took the trestle and trees up and put a blue base coat down first.
Then airbrushed to soften the edge.
Watched a few videos and settled on woodland scenic water effects for the falling water.
Let it dry over night and it got pretty clear.
Hoping to poor the epoxy tomorrow. Never did water so it's a bit intimidating.
Will post progress as I go. Fingers crossed!
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The waterfall is looking good so far. I never did water either, but plan to and will be a bit intimidated myself
Hot glued some rock shapes to a board to air brush. (They blew all over the first try hence the hot glue)
Set them in place with some 50/50 Mod Podge
I used Enviro Tex Lite for the pour. It was super easy and no smell!
Next step is the falling water and ripples.
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Well done, Steve.......the "water effect" is amazing!
Peter
What a spectacular layout! I really like the stone archways under your top level tracks. Lots of intricate details with the scenery. Impressive work on the waterfall.
WOW. If that's your first try at water I'd say you got that kicked to. Absolutely perfect.
Just had some time to back through the whole. Really exceptional work. That waterfall is great! Thank you for sharing.
