What is a Pacific locomotive?
Posted in: Model Railway
8th March 2021
A 'Pacific' railway locomotive is a steam engine with the wheel arrangement 4-6-2. What that means is the locomotive...
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How can I stop my wagons from derailing on the tight turns of my layout ?
Posted in: Troubleshooting
23rd October 2023
One common issue that model railway enthusiasts often face is wagons derailing on tight turns. This can be...
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How do I glue photo etched parts?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
26th July 2019
There is glue specifically designed for gluing photo etched parts, but this is basically a strong super glue...
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How do I create realistic flesh colours?
Posted in: Painting
6th May 2019
There are many paint manufacturers who make flesh tone paints, all of which give a human look to your figures. I...
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What advantages does the design of a biplane have over a monoplane ?
Posted in: Design and Planning
13th October 2023
Biplanes and monoplanes are two different designs of aircraft, each with their own set of advantages and...
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