...The DS tracks included, with this kit are excellent. I will describe the process I went through to achieve the effect. First, I primed them with MicroSol Satin acrylic. I went over this, with Tamiya acryl White. Vallejo Violet Brown was next. I applied sand, using white glue. I broke up the monotone, with Tamiya Brown and NATO Brown. I then sealed with Model Master Dullcote(lacquer). I set the tracks down, flat on a piece of mdf board and left them for a month. When I applied them, they were still nice and springy. The only difficult part was connecting the ends, as the paint made the pins a little larger and the holes a little smaller.