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Adding realistic tyre tracks to muddy terrain in your scale model can enhance the scene’s authenticity and tell a...
When modelling fog in a railway scene, you’ll want to create a convincing sense of mist rolling over the tracks,...
Keeping your model trains running smoothly requires regular maintenance, and lubrication is a key part of that....
Waterslide transfers are a key component of scale modelling, allowing you to add intricate markings, insignias and...
The Firefly Class was a series of broad-gauge steam locomotives built for the Great Western Railway (GWR) between...
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Lacquer paints offer several advantages over enamels or acrylics: Quick drying: Lacquer paints generally dry and cure much faster compared to enamels or acrylics. This allows for quicker application of multiple coats and reduces the overall...
The most effective adhesive to secure grass and similar scatter materials to a layout or diorama is generally white PVA (polyvinyl acetate) glue. PVA glue is widely used for model making and offers several advantages:Versatility: PVA glue is...
Installing a weighbridge in a goods yard can add a level of realism to a model railway layout, particularly if the Modeller is creating a prototypical or historically accurate scene. A weighbridge is a device used to weigh loaded railway wagons...
It is highly recommended to wear a facemask when sanding resin kit parts. Sanding resin releases fine dust particles that can be harmful when inhaled. Wearing a facemask helps protect the respiratory system by preventing a modeller from breathing...
Several tools are especially useful for holding model assemblies together while adhesives set:Clamps: Clamps are versatile tools for applying even pressure and holding parts securely together during adhesive curing. They come in various sizes and...
Creating a section of tunnel in the landscape can add significant depth and interest to a layout. Here are some steps to help create an effective tunnel section: - Plan the location and size of the tunnel: Before beginning to build the tunnel,...
Flow improver and flow retarder are both additives that can be added to acrylic paint when airbrushing to help improve the paint finish. However, they both work in different ways, so it is good to understand the difference between the two. Flow...
There are several advantages that analogue control has over DCC (Digital Command Control) in the context of model railways: - Firstly, analogue control is generally considered to be simpler and more intuitive to use, particularly for beginners....
How best to blend buildings, roads, and other scene elements into a backscene while maintaining a realistic perspective on a model railway can be an interesting dilemma for many modellers. The following options may be useful to consider: Choose a...
Both steam and diesel locomotives were occasionally used to push their loads instead of pulling them but this practice was relatively uncommon and typically reserved for specific situations.​ One of the main reasons for using a locomotive to push...
A scissors crossing is a type of track junction that allows trains to cross over one another without disrupting traffic flow. Typically, a scissors crossing is used in layouts where two or more tracks intersect at a single point.A scissors...
There are a number of things we can do as modellers to ensure our decals are both easy to apply and look great when placed on a model. The first thing to bear in mind is the painted surface. Matt surfaces tend to be a little uneven and as such,...