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New Layout - Catweasel - 12-18-2015
I've abandoned the layout that I posted under New Kid on the Block as I thought it looked too busy. I found a plan on here that I liked, so laid it out so as to see what it looked like on my 'boards. Much simpler, less switches and sprawled more. Much better. I've only laid it out loose for now, but when I get it down I'll put some photo's up. I don't know yet what ground cover to use, but I want to portray a rather run down, slightly seedy urban end of line, with the rails on the dirt. Possibly aquarium sand?
Re: New Layout - Tyson Rayles - 12-18-2015
I use real dirt run thru a window screen. Nothing looks more like real dirt than real dirt and the price is right!
Re: New Layout - teejay - 12-18-2015
Bugs and all ....
Re: New Layout - Tyson Rayles - 12-19-2015
They say to bake the dirt in an oven to kill off the wildlife but I never have and have never had a problem. I guess not much wildlife fits thru those tiny little holes in the window screening
. The only wildlife problems I have had involve in-laws but then that's a story for another day!
Re: New Layout - jcj380 - 12-19-2015
I've used aquarium sand for ballast and soil. Cheap, clean, easy to find. I like it.