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The rods in question are actually locking rods that are used to hold the smokebox door in place and closed. The...
There are a number of reasons modellers will need to create a layout in sections, some may desire a transportable...
A double-action (or dual-action) airbrush is a regular airbrush with a control button/lever that regulates both air...
When it comes to weathering models successfully, a mixture of techniques, research, products and equipment are all...
Surely more is always better, so a 21 pin decoder is bound to be better than an 8 pin decoder? Actually, the answer...
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There are a variety of tools that will allow a modeller to cut track sections cleanly and accurately. Track cutters are a ready-made solution to this problem. Appearing at first glance to be a pair of ordinary 'snips' track cutters are...
Micro Set and Micro Sol are two distinct but complementary decal setting solutions produced by Microscale Industries. After all painting has been finished it is best to give the model a gloss varnish before applying decals. This has three distinct...
There are a number of ways to add weight to rolling stock so that it will better handle the track and is less likely to derail. One of the key issues is not to add too much weight. If a wagon is too heavy it may create too high a load for the...
Flow improver is a liquid compound that is designed to be used with an airbrush. Most modellers will thin their paints prior to using an airbrush, this helps with overall paint consistency giving the optimal painted surface on a model. One issue...
One of the trickiest tasks when model-making can be the positioning of very small or delicate parts. In most instances, modellers will generally use tweezers to achieve this. The problem with exceptionally small parts is they can be difficult to...
Dirty track can result in locomotives failing to run properly on a layout. If dirt or grime is present on the track then this can be transferred onto the wheels of a locomotive which will then potentially impair the electrical contact between the...
A spray booth is a very useful tool for any regular airbrush user. An airbrush will use air pressure to atomise paint into small droplets which are then sprayed onto the subject model. Not all of this spray will go on the subject model and any...
It is important to have a good cleaning regime for brushes when using acrylic paints as unwanted deposits can severely affect the lifespan of any brush. Whilst painting it is a good idea to periodically remove excess paint using a cloth or tissue...
One significant issue for modellers assembling model aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage is that left to its own devices the model will probably be a tail sitter. This requires the modeller to introduce additional nose weight in order to...
Occasionally, a modeller will have a requirement to paint a model with contrasting colours or tones. Sometimes this can be achieved with masking tape that has been cut and precisely placed as required. This works very well for creating a sharp...
Many manufacturers supply road rolls simulating tarmac or asphalt surfaces, some carrying surface markings others are unmarked. These also come in a range of styles from simple straight road segments to gentle curves and half circles for...
Liquid Mask by Vallejo is a liquid medium designed to be used by modellers to mask off areas during painting. It can be applied either by brush or airbrush and dries in about two hours leaving a transparent rubberised surface that will protect...