Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
A Wickham Trolley is a small railway maintenance vehicle once widely used across Britain's railways. Built by D...
The Blue Riband subbrand was a significant step in the evolution of Bachmann Branchline, the UK division of Bachmann...
Applying a camber to a tight curve of track on your model railway layout can help improve the realism and operation...
A well-designed model railway is more than just a collection of tracks and trains: it’s a miniature world that...
Wire Glue is an electrically conductive glue/paint which has many uses in the hobby world.
It is ideal for both AC and DC circuits that carry low voltage, such as the ones used on model railways.
One example I can think of is joining wires and possibly replacing the need for some solder joints between wire and track.
Wire Glue is made of micro carbon in suspension. It becomes conductive only when fully dry.
When using Wire Glue always make sure the surfaces that you plan to bond are clean and dust free. It might be a good idea to rough up the surfaces to be bonded to help it to stick better.
When applying Wire Glue, it is suggested to use a stick or a toothpick however for a nicer clean finish to the job, I tend use white microbrushes, these are the finest tipped brushes in the range.
The manufacturer states that when the joint has completely cured/dried for extra strength the Wire Glue can be coated in superglue or epoxy resin.
Always be safe when using a glue or paint product and use safety glasses (if nothing else it may stop you putting your finger in your eye)and gloves as a lot of modelling products may cause skin irritation.
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