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STEP 11: Preparing the Assembly Base
Continued ...
Prior to applying the ground cover, I painted the area with
PollyScale Grimy Black. For the ground cover, I used Highball
Products N-Scale black ballast followed by coal dust and some
Highball Egg Coal (3”- 5”). I soaked the area with 70% isopro-
pyl alcohol and then applied a 2:1 mix of wet water (1 tea-
spoon of detergent to 16 ounces of water) and white glue.
Note in the photo here (36) that I kept the ground cover
away from the areas where the legs for the receiving bin will
be glued to the base. I also covered the work surface with a
piece of wax paper to protect it from the glue and water.
Once the ground cover is dry, glue the breaker in place on the
two pieces of .040 x .040 styrene.
Next, set the tower in place and carefully place the large con-
veyor between the tower and the breaker. Be sure to leave
36: Applying the ground cover.
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Coal loader, p2 - 6
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