Brennan's Model Railroading - Products: Ballast,Chain and Wooden Fence Kits, Weathering Sets, etc.

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Brennan's Better Ballast
	Brennan's Better Ballast is made from real crushed granite. It has a prototypical gray color blend and is accurately sized for 1/48 scale. It's the most realistic looking O Gauge ballast I have ever seen. It comes with complete and easy instructions for ballasting and weathering to create a naturalistic look. There is nothing else like it on the market. See for yourself why it's better!!
5 lb (2.27 kg) bag: $15.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Brennan's Better Ballast (Yard)
	The Yard Variety of Brennan's Better Ballast is made from real crushed granite and accurately sized for 1/48 scale, like the original. It has a solid, dark gray color that is perfect for simulating the cinder-like look found in railroad yards, alongside roundhouses and on heavily used industrial sidings. It comes with complete and easy instructions.
5 lb (2.27 kg) bag: $15.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Brennan's Natural Ground Cover
Our materials are carefully selected, specially processed and completely natural. Scenery experts have long used natural products to enhance realism. Now you, too, can create realistic scenery just like the pros--but without all the hassle.

Natural Earth (Fine Blend)
	As you can see in this photo, a totally realistic effect is obtained by combining both the fine and the coarse grades with other scenic textures. I like to randomly sprinkle the fine grade, then fill in with the coarse. Generally, if it's a level surface, I'll use more of the fine. If I'm covering a hillside, I'll favor the coarse (the coarse grade also helps to hold additional textures in place while bonding.)
28.5 cubic inches (467 cc) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Natural Earth (Coarse Blend)
	Natural Earth is an earth colored blend of specially processed, all natural materials. Both the fine and coarse grades have an organic texture and appearance. I use them as the base or dirt layer for all my scenery. Next, I add Woodland Scenics grasses, turf and foliage for a most realistic, texture-on-texture effect. Complete and easy instructions for creating a realistic look are included.
28.5 cubic inches (467 cc) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Natural Earth (Undergrowth)
	I use my Undergrowth anywhere I want to simulate heavy undergrowth such as along the right of way, alongside roadways, near industrial buildings, along fence lines etc. Remember that you don't have to be an artist to make convincing scenery. The secret is to avoid uniformity. Take a good look around you. There is hardly anything in the real world that is all one color and texture. While one color may seem to predominate in a grassy field, upon closer inspection you'll find low-lying scrubby vegetation, various wild grasses, weeds, dirt, bushes, thatch, rocks, etc.
28.5 cubic inches (467 cc) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Superior Sand (Fine Blend)
	I sifted the fine grade to obtain the pebbly surface shown in this photo. Note the subtle color variation and natural texture. Generally, I sprinkle both the fine and the coarse sand over my natural earth to add additional textures and depth to the areas surrounding factories and warehouses. You don't have to be an artist to make convincing scenery. The secret is to avoid uniformity.
24 oz (640 g) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Superior Sand (Coarse Blend)
	Superior Sand is a dark colored, grainy sand direct from the shores of Lake Superior. It is an excellent ground cover for industrialized areas. This fine blend of natural colors is perfect for creating that dark, gritty texture found so often around industrial buildings, sidings, and RR yards. Also, it's great for transition areas along the right of way, alongside streets, etc. Every serious modeler needs a fine and a coarse bag of this completely natural product. It just doesn't get any more realistic than this.
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Rock Creek Sand
	Rock Creek Sand is a fine textured, medium colored sand. This natural grayish brown blend adds yet another tone and texture to your scenery base. This is also a great ground cover for industrialized areas.
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Kaw Valley Sand
	Kaw Valley Sand is a very fine, light colored sand. This can also be used as above.
24 oz (640 g) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Real Coal (Fine)
	Real Coal is accurately sized and it has the sheen, the shape, the color, and the texture of real anthracite coal. It's a must for retail coal yards, steam engine servicing facilities, coal sheds, powerhouses, etc. My standard size matches what would be the largest size, which is named "Broken", while the fine matches the next smaller size known as "Egg". Both sizes were used in industry and in home heating. It's a must for retail coal yards, steam engine servicing facilities, coal sheds, powerhouses, etc. Especially, if you're modeling steam, you need Brennan's Real Coal.
24 oz. (640 g) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Real Coal (Standard Size)
	Real Coal is accurately sized and it has the sheen, the shape, the color, and the texture of real anthracite coal. It's a must for retail coal yards, steam engine servicing facilities, coal sheds, powerhouses, etc. My standard size matches what would be the largest size, which is named "Broken", while the fine matches the next smaller size known as "Egg". Both sizes were used in industry and in home heating. It's a must for retail coal yards, steam engine servicing facilities, coal sheds, powerhouses, etc. Especially, if you're modeling steam, you need Brennan's Real Coal.
24 oz. (640 g) bag: $6.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Universal Supply, Inc Building Kit
	Universal Supply, Inc. is a limited edition plaster craftsman kit. This three story factory kit is the fourth in my Ultra-realistic kit series. In addition to Grandt Line windows, doors and stairs, the kit features Tichy lamp reflectors and nut, bolt, washer castings, Evergreen Styrene detail parts, Berkshire Valley roof vents and full signage. The complete, illustrated, step-by-step instructions are an excellent introduction to plaster kit building and a primer in kit building techniques for the beginner.
10 in x 12 in footprint: $129.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Wooden Freight Dock Kit
	This wooden freight dock is the third in my Ultra-Realistic Kit Series. Modeled on a Chicago and Alton prototype, this quality craftsman kit features Northeastern scale lumber and comes with detailed, step-by-step illustrated instructions that make it an excellent project for the learner. It has a footprint of 3 in. x 14 in. as a stand alone structure, but it can easily be modified into a loading dock for any building.
3 in. x 14 in. Footprint: $32.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Brennan's Industrial Chain Link Fence Kit
	Brennan's Industrial Chain Link Fence Kit is an ultra-realistic, accurately scaled, O Gauge craftsman type kit based on actual shop drawings. It's the perfect complement to any wayside industry. The kit contains enough material for 384 scale feet (8 actual feet) of fencing with 4 sets of working, double drive-through gates. There are complete, detailed step-by-step, illustrated instructions. It even has a jig for simple, accurate, repeatable assembly of the soldered wire frame. This is a great beginner's kit, even for someone who doesn't know how to solder. In a couple of evenings, with a little patience, anyone can easily build several hundred-scale feet of fence.
384 scale feet: $32.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Oatey® Instant Solder (Highly Recommended for Above)
	This is a 1.5-ounce tube of solder and flux in paste form. Just apply the solder exactly where needed, then heat. Comes with 3' of Kester 4.4 Resin Core .031 dia. wire solder.
1½ oz tube: $5.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Chain Link Fence Kit Add-On
	Double your fencing. All the materials needed to add another 384 scale feet of fencing with 4 sets of gates - minus the jig, instructions and templates.
384 more scale feet: $10.00	Add this to my order Quantity =

Brennan's Industrial Wooden Fence Kit
	The true beauty of this kit is the pre-stressed wood. The lumber has a rough grain and various pieces may be split, cracked or warped. When stained or painted the boards take on an extremely realistic, aged appearance. In no time at all, you can easily build a fence that has seen better days, or one that is just weathered and well worn. The kit will build 192 scale feet of fence 6' high. Complete how-to illustrated instructions on building, staining, weathering and painting. This is another great beginner's, accurately scaled, O Gauge craftsman-type kit.
192 scale feet: $24.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Weathering Sets
The Weathering Sets are highly recommended as companions to the Wooden Fence Kit. Also, these are basic items that every modeler should have in their bag of tricks. We offer great prices! Compare and save.

Brennan's Drawing Ink Weathering Set
	Add character and dimension to any building, structure or detail part. This is a set of four 1-ounce bottles of specially selected drawing inks. Learn how the pros do it. Complete instructions are included. Use them for: Bringing out details in plastic or metal Adding mortar lines to plastic brick buildings Aging wood Staining plaster
Four Bottle Set: $12.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Brennan's Pastel Weathering Set
	Add grungy streaks, rust, or dirt, to buildings, structures, vehicles, rolling stock, roadways, fences, retaining walls, etc. This is a two-box set of Earth Tones and Grays - 24 chalks in all. The instructions contain simple, effective weathering techniques that will help you transform even the simplest, shake-the-box kit into an eye-catching model. Every pro has a set of these colors.
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Low Odor Clear Matte Spray
	Keep pastels from rubbing off during handling and additional weathering. This is a clear, flat, latex based coating that seals and protects your finish. Does not react with alcohol (unlike Testors' DullCoat).
6 oz Spray Can: $3.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

Plastic Applicator Bottles
	These 8 oz. bottles are the perfect size for applying "wet" water, glue and washes of dirt and grime when ballasting & weathering track or doing scenery. The pointed tip is especially handy for depositing glue between the ties and also allows accurate placement around critical switch areas.
Four Bottle Set: $5.95	Add this to my order Quantity =

X-Acto Blades (in safety dispenser)
	If you use a hobby knife, then you always need No.11 blades. For safe, accurate, clean cuts, professional modelers change their blades often. Don't run out in the middle of a project.
15 blade safety dispenser $5.50	Add this to my order Quantity =

X-Acto Knife (No. 1)
	As a hobbyist, you never want to be without a knife. The X-Acto No. 1 is the standard for reliability, safety, convenience.
1 no.1 knife $2.85	Add this to my order Quantity =