As the name suggests, 'Liquid Mask' by Vallejo is a liquid-based masking agent, specially formulated for use by modellers. Liquid Mask can be used either in combination or as an alternative to traditional masking tapes or sheets to mask off areas...

Metcalfe Card kits offer the Railway modeller a great selection of buildings and infrastructure to help populate a layout or diorama. They are provided in both N and OO/HO gauges and when completed can bring a great degree of realism to any...

Many manufacturers create metal figures for inclusion in kits or layouts. Some of these figures can be supplied pre-painted by the manufacturer for ease of use and to save time. That said many figures are supplied unpainted to satisfy the...

Many modellers use washes to help bring out that extra level of detail in a model by creating elements of weathering or general wear and tear. Black coloured washes are an effective means of achieving this and inevitably when used will help bring...

The simple answer is yes and no. An OO gauge layout can be made to fit on a 3-foot square table but it is entirely dependent on the radius of the curved segments of the track to be used. The radius of a curved track section is measured from...

Tracksettas are curved metal gauges that slot between the rails of flexible track to help modellers create smooth curves and bends during laying. They come in various radii so can be used to create a range of curves with varying severity, but...

Tamiya produces a wide variety of paints for different purposes and each is identified by a unique prefix. For the majority of projects, modellers will generally use 10ml bottled Tamiya paints which fall into one of three categories: LP, X or XF....

Oil spills and evidence of oil leaks are a common feature of many railway tracks around engine depots and at the end of station platforms where locomotives have been stood idling, but how is it modelled?Choosing a paint to represent oil spills...

The average size of a home layout baseboard is 4 ft wide by 6 ft long. If you are planning such a layout, you may well be wondering which radius curves will fit your board. The good news is, on a 4 ft wide board (that's 1219 mm in new money) you...

There are a variety of tools that will allow a modeller to cut track sections cleanly and accurately. Track cutters are a ready-made solution to this problem. Appearing at first glance to be a pair of ordinary 'snips' track cutters are...

Micro Set and Micro Sol are two distinct but complementary decal setting solutions produced by Microscale Industries. After all painting has been finished it is best to give the model a gloss varnish before applying decals. This has three distinct...

There are a number of ways to add weight to rolling stock so that it will better handle the track and is less likely to derail. One of the key issues is not to add too much weight. If a wagon is too heavy it may create too high a load for the...