Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
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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...
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 and then give the brush a swirl in clean water to keep the filaments damp. When a painting session is finished, it is a good idea to wipe away any excess acrylic paint from the brush using a cloth and then clean it in tepid water with a mild detergent such as soap or even washing up liquid.
Tepid water is ideal as hot water can actually harden stubborn deposits, especially near the ferrule of the brush. Once any excess paint has been cleaned away then again give the brush a final swirl in clean water and remove any excess water droplets with a cloth or tissue. Leave the brush to dry horizontally as this will ensure that the filaments will better hold their shape and any residual water is not stuck in the ferrule which could cause rust to develop.
Extremely stubborn stains can also be removed by solvents such as 'Brush Magic' or Isopropyl Alcohol.
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