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When it comes to hobby knives, the expensive part of the knife is often the bits surrounding the blade and not the...
Dummy or non-running locomotives can offer several advantages when placed on a model railway layout. Let's explore...
Thomas the Tank Engine is a beloved British children's character who originated in a series of books titled The...
Historically, a group of wagons connected together and forming a train was often referred to as a "rake." This term...
Unboxing videos and video product reviews are very different processes driven by a differing set of requirements....
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Electricity is inherently dangerous and should always be treated with respect. But with model railways the voltage is so low and there is no risk of electric shock at all. You can touch the track and you will not feel anything (and will not hurt...
Weathering powders are very much the same as powdered paint pigment. The only real difference is that weathering powders are produced to create a specific effect such as rust, mud, grime and are a realistic match for the real thing. If you are...
Weathering is a painting technique used by modellers to create the appearance of dirt and grime and even damage to make the model "whatever it may be" look aged and used. For example: If you have just built and painted a model of a military Jeep,...
There are various techniques for adding these fine lines to your model. I always give my model a coat of gloss varnish before adding the wash. One method is the pin wash: take a pin, dip it into your wash and run the pin down the panel line....
You need to ensure that the model has had sufficient time for the paint to dry, but otherwise there should not be a problem. Modelling masking tape is designed to respect the model. Most modellers masking tape has low tack which means that they...
There are two schools of thought when it comes to painting plastic kits. One is to assemble everything and then paint, the other is to paint all parts on sprue and then assemble. It really comes down to personal choice. Personally, I paint all...
If you were painting a red brick wall, to get a realistic effect, I would, after the wall had been primed with a suitable primer, paint each brick with a terracotta paint followed by a dry brushing with an orange colour and finally a light...
In the past some people have said to use oven cleaner to remove paint. I have found that this is quite an evasive method and can remove the glue from the model as well, and you end up with paint left on some pieces of the model which just ends up...
Both methods have their pros and cons. It takes a little practice to get proficient in using an airbrush but once mastered is a great way of painting especially for large areas, weathering and varnishing, with time and technique there is very...
Don't forget that there are different thinners for different paints, you will need a solvent based thinner for enamel and a water based one for acrylic. Most paint manufacturers supply a thinner as part of their range and each is specific to...
If you are using small pots of game paint, it is fine to give it a good stir and use straight from the pot. However a palette is ideal for paints that come in eyedropper bottles as it allows you to give the paint a bit of a stir as well as the...
Always store paint in a cool dry place, or room temperature, do not leave in direct sunlight especially aerosols. When you read the back of an aerosol can it will give you advice on storing and this is the just same for any form of paint...