Go to a pet store and check out Parakeet grit. This is a perfect size. I colored mine a with a gray wash I made up because it looked too yellow/tan.
Chuck Smith, On matters of style swim with the current. On matters of substance stand like a rock. Thos. Jefferson (may be paraphrased) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 8:44 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: s scale ballast > > > List, > > Thanks to all that replied to my inquiry. Though some of the "scratch > building" options where interesting, I've been looking for a minimal- > effort option. It is not often that there is a chance to throw money > at an S scale problem. To that end I've investigated the two > commercial suggestions. I think that both have potential for S scale: > > Arizona Rock and Mineral Co. - http://www.rrscenery.com/index.html - > AR&M sells real rock ballast for many prototype regions including > some eastern railroads. They have several scale sizes and their HO > Mainline size should be usable for S. They also cary scenery cover > and coal (made from real coal). > > Great Northern Sand & Gravel Co. - http://www.ballast-train.com/ > index.htm - GNS&G sells real rock ballast in many colors and sizes. > Their web page contains a Scale Size Chart, which includes S scale, > that shows the prototype size of the different size stone that they > produce. In addition to ballast they carry a wide range of gravel, > sand, and scenery materials. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
