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The complexity of a model kit can often be subjective depending on a modeller's experience and dexterity, so how can...
A push-to-break switch is a button that can be pressed to break a circuit. The break in the circuit is only effective...
The short answer is carefully. The best way is with a sprue and plastic cutter but always be mindful of exactly...
The name InterCity first appeared as a brand name in 1966 and was used by British Rail to brand their long-distance...
Yellowing of waterslide decal sheets is periodically a problem for modellers, especially those who enjoy collecting...
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One of the most common scatter-related questions asked in model shops around the world is - How much do I need? And that's a fair question, after all, you need to know how much to purchase, one bag? two? ten? It's almost impossible to guess when...
A programming track is used to read or program a DCC locomotive's decoder. It comprises a short section of track that's completely isolated from the main layout and connects to the controller via a dedicated programming port.Using a...
For many regular airbrush users, the size of their needles is of the utmost importance.The range of needle sizes available for airbrushes can be thought of in three distinct categories: Fine, Medium and Large.The 'Finer' category includes...
If you're considering installing dropper wires to your model railway track, you may be wondering where and how to attach them for the best results.There are several ways you can attach dropper wires to your track, for example, power clips or...
Electrofrog points are model railway turnouts with no isolated sections.Regular turnouts require a small plastic isolated section to avoid a short circuit where the outer rail passes over the inner rail as the route diverges. The isolated...
Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring was a German politician and military leader during WWII. During that time, he implemented a standardised system of colours for military aircraft camouflage. Each colour was allocated a numbered code to assist...
If you are thinking about installing turnout motors (also referred to as point motors) on your layout, you may well be wondering which type is best for you.Firstly, it would be fair to say that no particular type of motor can be declared the...
There are several reasons why a modeller may choose to use a CDU (Capacitor Discharge Unit) to provide power to their point motors, but essentially, it is because they want more 'oomph'.Although a point motor (turnout motor) will happily...
There are many types of glue available to modellers, all of which are good at adhering to different materials. But which should you use for photoetched parts? Quite simply, you should use a cyanoacrylate adhesive (Superglue). There are many...
Solenoid turnout motors, or point motors as they are sometimes called, are powered by a 16v auxiliary power supply just like the one found on the back of many controllers.All turnout motors will have instructions included specifying their...
Trying to figure out how much ballast you need to cover your layout is an interesting battle and one you will probably lose!Some manufacturers do give an approximate track coverage on their bags or tubs of ballast, which is both useful and...
The standard height for a station platform in the UK is three-feet (915 mm) above rail height. That equates to a correct OO gauge platform height of 12mm above rail height.Many ready-to-plant plastic platform sections are a couple of...