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SUCCESS. tried the above mix and it has turned out perfect even to having a textured finish.It did dry a bit too light but that can easily be remedied with a bit of weathering.Will post photos tomorrow as the light isn't too good at the moment.
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Alan
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Alan
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Two photos of the industrial/business area.I am really pleased with the outcome,the surface is flat and even has a texture to it.The only thing is i now have to reposition a piece of track so the level crossing gates can meet.I can really recommend the brushing/slurry technique.
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Alan
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Alan
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A bit of weathering to tone it down and give some colour variation and it will blend in very realistically. I'm not sure if you want to go to this level of detail but large concrete areas like that would have expansion/contraction control joints at regular intervals to stop it cracking up. The maximum size of a bay would usually be 6 metres x 3 metres and a series of shallow cuts with a craft knife blade with some weathering powder brushed in would probably be a way to represent them.
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Trevor
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Alan
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Cheers, Gary.
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Whatever you decide about the joints/drains Alan, that's a great result. :pathead
'Petermac
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If you have a copy of April's edition of Model Rail (no.180), page 22 has the Noch drains. These are laser cut cardboard with 25 different drain covers, available from Gaugemaster for £5.50.
Cheers, Gary.
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Alan
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Alan
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