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Modelling a railway container yard can really add character and realism to your layout. It's a great way to...
To paint glowing lanterns on miniatures, you'll need to simulate a light effect that gives the impression of a soft,...
Creating realistic cliff faces can be both simple and rewarding. Here's a straightforward guide to help you achieve...
To model abandoned vehicles convincingly, here's a guide tailored to creating realistic effects for your layout: 1....
To model a railway warehouse with loading docks, follow these steps to create an authentic structure that fits your...
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Using several shades will add more realism to your layout and create depth. This is how trees are in real life: when you are next going past some trees, stop and take a look at the different shades of green, even take some photographs for...
It sounds like you are using a clear two-part casting resin, which although very smelly when mixing and setting, is a good medium for creating rivers. I would say that when mixing the resin, not enough hardener went in. You may be able to...
Ballast can be either colour. If you are creating a layout of a prototype line then you should try and stick as close to the real thing as possible, the stone would have come from a local quarry so the colour of ballast would change from region...
There are several ways to improve traction on those steep gradients. Below are a few ways to try. Consist: This method uses two or three engines joined together in a row. This is what is done in real life to pull very heavy loads. This is very...
It is difficult to say whether Peco or Hornby is better as it depends which criterion you are looking at. Peco sleepers are brown while Hornby are black. Which one is best is a matter of personal preference. If you want code 75 or electrofrogs,...
There is no problem mixing flexible and set track together you could even mix different manufacturers as well. They are all compatible with the same thickness rails and the same distance between rails so they will fit together. You may find that...
There are many reasons for derailments most of which can be remedied at the track laying stage of building your layout. By simply using a rake of two or three coaches, some of these can be avoided. By pushing the coaches around the track (no...
When trying to produce a metallic look to your figures rather than just adding a silver colour, try building up the colour. With chain mail, first give the area a base coat of black making sure you get the paint in to all those dimples. Then when...
All Peco track is compatible with Hornby track. You can mix and match as much as you want. It means you can use Peco Settrack and Streamline points with your Hornby set. There is a misconception that different brands will not work together. This...
It is not possible to run standard OO gauge trains on narrow gauge track as OO gauge needs to run on 16.5 mm track and OO9 narrow gauge runs on 9mm track, which is the same as N gauge track. OO9 stands for, as the name suggests, OO scale and 9mm....
OO is definitely easier for handling especially for those of us with larger hands and fingers, but otherwise there is no real difference: they use the same controller, work in the same way and require the same amount of time. If you are starting...
When making a lake paint the base with a light colour (white or light grey) as you would if you were priming a model. Then create your shoreline adding sand or earth, whichever fits with what you are trying to achieve, then add rocks and fallen...