There are many types of paint that can be used on plastic kits, and the best choice will depend on the specific project and the desired result. However, some popular options include:Acrylic paints: These water-based paints are easy to clean up...

One of the biggest advantages of using flexible track in a model railway layout is its ability to form curved and irregularly shaped track sections that would be difficult or impossible to create by other means. It is also relatively easy to...

Weathering by using pigments is a great way to add depth and realism to your model. The process is easy to apply and rewards the slow and measured 'bit at a time' approach. When completed it can really make a model 'pop' visually by making it look...

Tabletop gaming is a form of gaming where players gather around a table and use physical game pieces, such as miniatures, dice, and cards, to play a game. This type of gaming is also referred to as board gaming, tabletop gaming or tabletop...

It is difficult for me to accurately estimate the coverage you will get out of a bag of model railway scatter without knowing the size of your model railway and how densely you plan to apply the scatter. Model railway scatter is used to add...

Model railway layouts can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, constructed and maintained.  Electrical components, such as transformers, controllers and point motors can pose a risk of electrical shock if they are not used and handled...

To wire a controller to the track on a model railway, you will need to follow these simple steps :Connect the controller to the transformer or power supply, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the track to the controller...

There are several options for securing plastic or card model buildings to a baseboard: Using a strong adhesive such as a cyanoacrylate (CA) based modelling superglue or a plastic cement can be effective for securing plastic and cardboard models...

Like many painting tools, airbrushes will periodically need a deep clean in order to remove persistent and ingrained paint deposits. Purpose-made brush cleaners can be very useful for this but can be expensive and don't necessarily always have the...

Inevitably there is a need to provide lubrication to the wheels of locomotives and rolling stock as they operate on a train set. Oil-based lubricants have many advantages as they are thin and as such can offer an ideal lubrication solution. The...

There are a number of ways to create a suitable surface for a diorama. Where a large surface area is to be created it is useful to use domestic substances that are cheap are readily available. Paper mache has traditionally been used in the...

A number of modellers will work with white metal components as either part of their model or as additional aftermarket parts to be added to a model for added realism. Inevitably white metal parts are likely to be on exposed surfaces which means...