Can you spray "Scenic Cement" or diluted PVA with an airbrush?

[JanW]

but the problem remains with the water spray, whether it's PVA/water or plain water, getting the finest spray is still the kicker.

If you want to try to wet the ballast with pure water and a drop of washing up liquid, why don't you try it with your airbrush? It will not clog it up.
Maybe you could spray over the rails and not aim directly at it so the air doesn't disturb the chinchilla dust?

Jan

[LASteve]

If you want to try to wet the ballast with pure water and a drop of washing up liquid, why don't you try it with your airbrush? It will not clog it up.
Jan

You're right, I didn't think about that. I'll try the combo of Ballast Magic and water/wetting agent in the airbrush. That might be just the trick! I'll report back when I've got the materials and the results are in.

[lil chris]

@LASteve Steve if you order the kit of Ballast Magic you get a misting bottle and a measure etc for mixing.pleased it may be of use to you.

[jpendle]

Seriously though, all the spray bottles I've used don't really spray a mist, they more squirt. The Woodland Scenics one was the worst, it was like a water pistol.

Agreed, my ballast ended up everywhere except the track.

BTW the Woodland Scenics' scenic cement is already diluted and is good to go straight from the bottle. I'm currently using a pipette to drop it on my ballast.

Regards,

John P

[LASteve]

BTW the Woodland Scenics' scenic cement is already diluted and is good to go straight from the bottle. I'm currently using a pipette to drop it on my ballast.

Yep - I've gone through a couple of bottles of it and nothing but good results - as you say, gentle appication is the key. The ballast on Moorpark Prior dried rock-hard with it, I was surprised how good it is. No affiliation with WS, but happy to share a good experience.

[lil chris]

Yes I have a woodland scenics spray bottle too it is a bit squirty but the Deluxe Materials bottle sprays a fine mist, you still spray from a distance though.

[gavin]

I normally build up the areas even on the track with layers so first layer conventional method of PVA and Water applied with a dropper, fast and effective,  Then once applied lightly dust over with the dust, some sticks some doesn't, hoover off for reuse.  Use PVA blobs to build up lumps etc and then same pva for the Static grass and weeds .  Gavin..

[Snowwolflair]

Just spotted this thread.

You should use this.  It is a tool which you blow into and it draws up paint/glue and sprays it.  No clogging and easy clean.