01-15-2011, 10:45 PM
I agree...The ballast spreader isn't worth its weight in poo... 
Also get yourself a Xuron track cutter, a nice set of jeweler's files, needle nose pliers, track nails, a small hammer (such as an upholsterer's) and an Atlas #400 "Super Saw". This should get you through most track-laying obstacles.
For ballasting, I use a small plastic spoon with the front end cut off to about the track width, a small sable brush to spread the ballast, a spray bottle, and a "squeeze" bottle to apply the diluted glue.
If you have joints on a curve, solder the two (or more) pieces of flextrack together to avoid getting a kink at the joint.
Good luck on your new venture..!!
Also get yourself a Xuron track cutter, a nice set of jeweler's files, needle nose pliers, track nails, a small hammer (such as an upholsterer's) and an Atlas #400 "Super Saw". This should get you through most track-laying obstacles.
For ballasting, I use a small plastic spoon with the front end cut off to about the track width, a small sable brush to spread the ballast, a spray bottle, and a "squeeze" bottle to apply the diluted glue.
If you have joints on a curve, solder the two (or more) pieces of flextrack together to avoid getting a kink at the joint.
Good luck on your new venture..!!
Gus (LC&P).