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How far apart should telegraph poles be on N and OO/HO gauge layouts?
Posted in: Model Railway
25th July 2023
Telegraph poles are a common feature on model railway layouts, as they can add a touch of realism and authenticity to...
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Why is it a bad idea to spray paint when it is cold?
Posted in: Painting
25th April 2022
The colder it gets, the more viscous paint becomes. That means it gets thicker and stickier so becomes less useful as...
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With reference to motors used in models, what is meant by the term worm gear?
Posted in: Rolling stock
25th July 2023
A worm gear is a type of gear used in model motors that consists of a screw-like shaft (known as a worm) and a wheel...
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Why do some couplings have different arm heights and lengths?
Posted in: Rolling stock
13th August 2022
How far couplings protrude from their host wagon, loco or coach is something only kit builders worried about before...
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How to remove super glue (cyanoacrylate)?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing, Troubleshooting, Fix, restore and customize, Best practices
16th April 2019
Cyanoacrylate is best known as super glue. The best way to remove it is with acetone or an acetone-based product...
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