{"product_id":"vms-di03-sand-ballast-freeze-liquid-30ml","title":"VMS DI03 Sand \u0026 Ballast Freeze Liquid 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eVMS DI03 Sand \u0026amp; Ballast Freeze - 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA capillary action acrylic adhesive designed to bond sand, gravel, rubble and ballast in to place on a layout or diorama. Works on all substrates from 0.04 mm sand right up to coarse gravel and 1\/35 scale bricks. Slow drying (up to 1 hour) which enables sand and gravel to be moved and manipulated, to create tank tracks, small pools and depressions etc...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno comp-j4b4ziw6 wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-j4b4ziw6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIMPORTANT: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe product is susceptible to low temperatures and mustn't be frozen! Store and handle in room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno comp-j4b4ziwb wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-j4b4ziwb\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eRecommended techniques: Capillary action with dropper bottle or brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAvailable volumes: 30 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eHow much terrain will I be able to model?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eEffectiveness the product is high. You will be able to fully saturate 1150 cm² of terrain (equivalent of a 33 x 33 cm diorama, layer 0.5 cm thick )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eHow long does it take for the adhesive to bond?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDepending on structure thickness allow 12hrs for thin layers (0.5-1 cm thick) and up to 48hrs for thicker structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWhat is the open time of the product?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDepending on ambient temperature and materials used saturated material can be manipulated for 60 - 120 minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWhat tools to use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eUse supplied dropper bottle to easily apply the adhesive. Hold the spout very closely to your terrain, squeeze it very gently and saturate it with adhesive so as to avoid the \"rain drop\" effect. Drops will slide from the spout and penetrate the structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eHow to make imprints such as tank track, tire marks or sleeper impressions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eYou can make imprints around 30 - 45 minutes after application, no special technique needs to be involved. Best imprints can be made in fine sands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWhat's the minimum and maximum grain size I can fix?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSand \u0026amp; Ballast Freeze is very well balanced. We have tested the product extensively with both fine sands 40 µm (0.04 mm) and coarse gravels 2-8 mm, with bigger stones mixed in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eI overdosed the adhesive and the glue is bleeding at the base of my structures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThat's no biggie, simply sprinkle more sand or gravel over the excessive glue.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"VMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43309708836938,"sku":"HCVMDI03","price":7.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/6972\/5002\/files\/uc_1691507498.png?v=1770914270","url":"https:\/\/acsissling.com\/products\/vms-di03-sand-ballast-freeze-liquid-30ml","provider":"AC Sissling Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}