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I was able to spend a few hours this weekend getting the surface ready for taping.  I sanded all the joints, added a few coats of Bondo and sanded.  Took a bit more off than I hoped, but as I've moved homes several times, I find that how a track goes together the first time, may not be exact the next.

   

   

I no longer have the original paint as I'd done 4 prior tracks and used it all up, I found a gray we'd used in one of the bedrooms and snuck some out when the fetching Mrs. R wasn't looking.  Two quick coats looked to be enough.

   

I then did my normal acrylic paint in black and white in separate spray bottles over it.  I allow it to dry for a spell and then blot it all dry.

As you can see, the coating is not an exact match as I'd changed colors and spray bottles completely, but good 'nuff.  I'll put a mark around it to make it look like a patch and then repaint the outer lines.  

   

   

   

As you may have realized from my other PDR builds - I do things somewhat without plan - I like the naturally haphazard look it usually takes on as real life is messy, and not all perfect lines and colors - otherwise, everything in life would look like a rendition of a bloody Apple store.

The old Carrera BMW thing is the only modern car I have, but is fairly heavy.  With the pinion removed and the braid as well, it makes an excellent roller to check all the joints.  I find I usually make racing noises whilst pushing it around - but as the fetching Mrs. R says; I'm probably going to be 12 in my head forever.

Once I have the surface completed and the track running, I'll add some plaster to the cracks in the landscaping area...much further down the road yet.

Happy Slotting!