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Plastic Weld from EMA is an indispensable adhesive for scale modellers and hobbyists working with plastic kits. Its...
A superglue activator, also known as a cyanoacrylate (CA) accelerator, is a chemical agent designed to speed up the...
H0f (or H0f Feldbahn) is a specific scale within model railways, representing a blend of two key characteristics: the...
To add smoke to a model building, you'll want to create a realistic effect that enhances the overall display. Here's...
A backscene is an essential component of a model railway layout, providing a visual backdrop that enhances realism...
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There are many ways to strip paint from a model, some modellers have had success using IPA alcohol, others have ruined their models using brake fluid. But the best way to ensure a safe and reliable way of removing paint from a model is with the...
In the UK, an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement was used on some early designs of diesel railway locomotives, most notably the Class 31.A locomotive with this type of wheel arrangement has two bogies (one at either end of the loco) and each bogie has...
The term Gibbet is most commonly associated with the kind of gallows-like structure used to hang people, but thanks to their resemblance, the term is also used to describe a type of crane with a t-shaped frame.Gibbet cranes could once be found...
Railway modellers love details, but sometimes a prototype's details can leave us scratching our heads and wondering why various bits and bobs exist and what they are used for.If you have ever wondered what the filler caps are for on the...
Airbrushes can be somewhat mysterious to anybody who doesn't already own or have experience using one. Probably the biggest and most unfortunate surprise for any modeller is the discovery that when buying an airbrush, it often doesn't include the...
If you are new to modelling or considering your first layout, you may be wondering if it is possible to run locomotives either independently or in opposite directions when placed on the same track. And the answer is yes, but there's a but!...
Whether or not it is realistic to consider fitting a decoder yourself depends on numerous factors. And not one of them has anything to do with actually plugging one in!Assuming you're asking the question because you have never fitted one...
Perspective is something we see every day out there in the real world. A tree in the far distance, for example, will appear very small, despite it being as large as a tree close by. Our brains know this, but, our brains can also be easily tricked...
Fortunately, incidents where track gets damaged after installation are relatively rare, but spare track, and track awaiting installation, is another matter, and if not stored carefully, can often get bent or misshapen. But is there anything that...
Most enamel model paints will be fully dried (cured) between 48 and 72 hours after application.Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, and a lot depends on the type of enamel paint used, how much of it is applied, and where it is...
Code 83 track is used to represent North American railway track prototypically used on main lines and for heavy trains.Railway tracks differ slightly from country to country. Even two countries using the same gauge can have tracks exhibiting...
There are a couple of reasons why a modeller would want to know how much their railway is worth including: for insurance purposes, to sell, or sadly a family may need to know after bereavement for various administrative purposes.Valuing a...