I am working on a 3D model of a handheld track ballaster, the Ballaster Master. I know there are numerous ballast-ers out there that operate on the track, but I wanted a handheld that I could more easily control. This is a work in progress;
the two halves will connect with inside screws not exterior tabs as shown
the purple slider is pushed inward by a thumb to allow the ballast to
fall onto the track. It is spring loaded so that it stays closed.
By moving the ballast-er across the track a controlled amount of ballast is evenly spread.
At least that is the thought.
There will be a brush inside to help move the ballast of the top face of the ties
Once I complete the design I will move to print it.
