used the stain, and the Fast and Final turned purple! I mixed up a thin batch of Hydrocal®
to cover the purple and re-
stained the area, followed by a final wash of diluted white Polly Scale paint. The area below the tracks started out too steep, and a retaining wall seemed to be the logical answer. Once the wall was in place, the same tech- nique was used to
finish the area
around it. The bottom of the slope needed some larger stones, but it was too steep to hold them. Straight white glue was spread on the area and larger stones were put in place. A caution: the scenery will appear quite dark until it dries for several days. Patience is required. This is par- ticularly true of areas where a top spray of wet water has been used to spread the glue.
The approach to the “dangling trestle” is still visible, even if it is headed for the river. In this part of California blackberry bushes prove they will grow anywhere if not controlled.
folded card. Larger-size limestone was poured onto this “slide area” and al- lowed to move down the slope to the top of the rock wall. This material was glued in place using diluted white glue after being spraying with wet water; an overspray of “wet water” was re-
quired to spread the glue. The rock castings were stained using
Micro Mark Age It Gray, which blended nicely with the limestone. However, I used DAP Fast and Final®
caulk to fill
the cracks between the castings, which was a big mistake. It looked great until I
The captioned photos describe far better than words the process for using Portland cement. It is inexpensive and forgiving. There appears to be many other uses for Portland cement. I can vi- sualize using it for roads, finishing tun- nel portals, stucco buildings, and the like. I’m sure you can think up more. Just remember to work in small batch- es, add white glue for adhesion and strength, and color it with inexpensive craft paint. If you discover more uses for this or any other “none-hobby” product, be sure to share them with us!
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