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Stripping enamel paint from a model can seem like a delicate process, but with the right tools and techniques, it's...
Servicing your model railway locomotive is an essential part of maintaining its performance and longevity. Regular...
Fixing warped plastic parts on a model can be a bit tricky, but it's a manageable task with some patience and the...
The UK railway scale is called 00 gauge (pronounced "double-O") due to its origins as a smaller alternative to the...
For decades, British Rail (BR) was a symbol of national unity in transport, linking cities, towns and villages across...
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Ballasting points can be a fearsome prospect for some modellers as the consequences of getting it wrong can be a stuck point that might have to be removed. The means by which a modeller will choose to ballast their layout is a matter of individual...
Wiring is sometimes a subject of wide debate amongst modellers. Each layout is unique with a wide range of aspects each having an effect including size, complexity and the range of items to be electrified including lights, points and signals. This...
One of the most enjoyable elements of creating a layout is to scratch-build significant scene elements, whether that be buildings or other fixed structures such as bridges. Many manufacturers will create such elements in kit form and these can be...
The use of glue and putty is an inevitable part of modelmaking but they don't necessarily always behave as we would like and sometimes they can stray into unwanted places. Likewise, inevitably we sometimes use too much of these materials during...
Outbuildings come in a variety of roofing styles and many can be modelled quite easily and cheaply with materials that might be readily at hand. Many modellers scratch-build buildings for a layout or diorama, or wish to add a little more texture...
Periodically, it is good practice to clean the wheels of locomotives as they can pick up dirt, grease and other contaminants over time. These contaminants, if left unchecked can hinder the electrical connectivity between the track and the...
Stretched sprue is a modelling technique frequently used by modellers that can be utilised to create a number of additional parts and effects for models. On most injection moulded plastic kits the parts will be provided on a series of plastic...
Ballast Magic is a non-toxic powder-based adhesive specially formulated to allow ballast granules or coal to be secured onto a layout. As this is a powder-based adhesive it avoids the likelihood of points being glued in one position which...
Razor saws are frequently used by modellers for cutting a number of different materials including light woods such as balsa. Inevitably, with continued use, these blades can go dull, so it is important to look after them to aid longevity. One of...
One of the perennial problems of being a modeller is that our models or layouts sometimes become very efficient dust traps or adventure playgrounds for household spiders and other unseen denizens lurking in the shadows. There are many ways to deal...
Fuel drums are a great feature to add to a layout or diorama that can help add realistic scene elements. One way to create additional fuel drums is to use an existing plastic kit part as a template. Take strips of tin foil suitably cut to the...
Model railways have long been used as a tool for studying and understanding the complex systems and networks involved in transportation logistics and supply chain management. Through the use of miniature trains and track layouts, researchers and...