AK8072 Railroad Ballast: two 100ml Diorama Series jars of grey-green gravel, one upright and one on its side showing the lid

AK Interactive Raiload Ballast Diorama Effects AK8072

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AK8072 Railroad Ballast: two 100ml Diorama Series jars of grey-green gravel, one upright and one on its side showing the lid
  • AK8072 Railroad Ballast: two 100ml Diorama Series jars of grey-green gravel, one upright and one on its side showing the lid
  • Loose spread of AK8072 railroad ballast, angular grey-green stone chips with occasional rust-coloured grains
  • Model railway track with rusted rails and timber sleepers laid over a bed of grey-green ballast
AK Interactive Raiload Ballast Diorama Effects AK8072
AK Interactive

AK Interactive Raiload Ballast Diorama Effects AK8072

$9.57
$9.57
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PROJ: AK8072 · SHEET 2 / 4

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Product overview

AK8072 supplies loose gravel for forming the trackbed of a 1:35 railway scene. The 100 ml jar lets the modeller distribute the material along and around the rails while it is still dry, making the width, profile and any irregular spread easier to judge before fixing. Its published use also extends to general groundwork on miniature bases, so the contents are not restricted to railway layouts.

  • AK identifies the contents as natural ballast and gravel
  • PVA glue is the sole fixing method named on the product page
  • General terrain use extends from 28 mm miniature bases to larger scales

Notes · Q & A

What is the difference between texture pastes, water effects and resin waters?

Texture pastes are spreadable acrylic products for building ground, snow and similar surfaces in thin or thick layers. Acrylic water effects are self-levelling liquids, while resin waters are two-part epoxies that require resin and hardener to be mixed at a 2:1 ratio.

How thick a layer can I apply?

Ground and snow pastes may be applied in thin or thick layers; crackle textures need a thin layer, with its thickness affecting the crack size. Keep Still Water to 1–2 mm per layer and Puddles to no more than 3 mm, building greater depth through repeated layers.

How long do these textures take to dry?

AK quotes 24 hours for ground textures and resin water, and 2–4 hours for Snow Sprinkles, with drying affected by the amount applied and the ambient temperature. Crackle textures have no stated time, although AK says a hairdryer can speed the process.

Can I thin these products, and what should I use?

The acrylic textures can be diluted with water or acrylic thinner to improve their flow. Two-part resin waters are not thinned with water; mix the resin and hardener at the stated 2:1 ratio.

Can I paint or add pigments after the texture has dried?

The suitable method depends on the product. Still Water can be tinted with acrylic paint, while dry corrosion and ground textures can take pigments to adjust their colour and surface variation.

Notes · Logistics

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Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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Technical specifications

Product details
Brand
AK Interactive
Product code
AK8072
Type
Accessories
Shipping weight
250 g
Barcode
8435568300392
Dimensions & contents
Volume
100 ml
Materials & finish
Format
Ballast
Usage & compatibility
Scale
1:35

Product

AK Interactive Raiload Ballast Diorama Effects AK8072

Code (proj)

AK8072

Ship. weight

250 g

Brand

AK Interactive

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