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jaxom
#1 Posted : 05 March 2016 01:40:54

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ive only collected half the issues yet so not started the build - but ive noticed the coal and display ballast looks very " plasticky" - any thoughts on this - as i think i will be looking for more realistic alternatives

if i can get them to post - this is a 1/32 minicraft model of trevithicks loco - again ive changed the coal and ballast
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#2 Posted : 05 March 2016 02:31:12

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yes it doesnt look that good.I replaced mine with g scale coal.

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#3 Posted : 05 March 2016 09:21:18

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Nice model indeed.

I have always fancied getting the academy version but in the end went for the old Airfix version.

Good advice on the coal so "G" scale it is then BigGrin
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#4 Posted : 12 April 2016 07:26:52

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Hi guys

I have already got g scale coal for my d51 but was hoping that somebody may be able to suggests where to buy ballast or aggregate for between the sleepers. Any thoughts as i think it is something I would like to have in the pile at the start of the build?.
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#5 Posted : 12 April 2016 07:39:43
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Here you go. BigGrin

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