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What is a solenoid?
Posted in: Power and control
24th September 2020
If you are building or own a model railway layout, then you have likely heard the word solenoid, a lot! and that is...
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What is an ETHEL unit?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock
24th March 2020
ETHEL stands for Electric Train Heating Ex Locomotive and was the designation given to three class 25 diesel...
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What are dry rub transfers?
Posted in: Kit building, Decals / Transfers
23rd April 2020
Transfers, also called decals, are an excellent way to apply extra detail to your models. Whether it be signposts,...
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Is DCC better than analogue?
Posted in: Model Railway, Power and control
17th December 2019
This is really a matter of personal choice and what you want to get out of your model railway. There is a lot to be...
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How much should I spend on a locomotive?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock
19th December 2019
It goes back to the old saying: you get what you pay for. The more expensive locomotives out there have slightly...
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Will my model aircraft kit fly?

From the perspective of someone choosing a model aircraft for the first time, there can sometimes be some confusion surrounding the flying and non-flying types of model available. This could result in a prised model being happily lobbed out of an upper floor window (this has actually happened, and although some limited flight was achieved, the landing didn't go too well).

Non-flying types are scale models intended for static display and are usually made from white metal or moulded plastic and definitely are not intended to take to the skies. Flying models can be as simple as toy gliders made from paper, card, balsa or foam polystyrene. At the other end of the scale there's a wide range of powered models, these have motors or engines and are made from a whole range of materials.

Models intended to achieve flight, whether it be powered or the gliding type, will always state the fact on the packaging, but if in any doubt whatsoever, it's always best to ask your retailer.

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