It is best to varnish the whole model. By coating the whole model in varnish, you are guaranteed a uniform finish...
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It is best to varnish the whole model. By coating the whole model in varnish, you are guaranteed a uniform finish...
A passing contact switch differs from a conventional switch because it does not perform a simple on/off function,...
When building a plastic kit model it is normal for the parts to come out of the box arranged on a plastic frame. This...
The era system was introduced to model railways so that modellers could easily identify what period in history a...
Most model railways struggle to accommodate full-sized passenger trains, to do so would require huge platforms and...
When constructing a kit, lengths of wire are often included for use as railings on buildings such as signal boxes and cranes etc. But is this the best material for the job?
Well, for most modellers, the wire does the job just fine, and the metallic appearance can even be a bonus. But others find it awkward to work with, reporting that it is nearly impossible to arrange neatly.
For those that don't get on with wire railings, you may want to try plastic rodding such as those produced by Evergreen. They take primer well, adhere to other plastics with little fuss and have a neater, straighter memory than wire.
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