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When used as a noun, and in railway terms, a 'consist' refers to a formation of rolling stock put together to make a...
Painting a white metal kit involves pretty much the same processes as painting any model, or a real-life metal object...
Photoetched parts are small parts made of metal, manufactured using the photo etching technique. This technique...
The route availability of a real-life locomotive is another way of saying which tracks an engine is permitted to...
A wagon's solebar is the outer longitudinal beam of its underframe or chassis.Solebars are an integral part of a...
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One of the perennial problems of being a modeller is that our models or layouts sometimes become very efficient dust traps or adventure playgrounds for household spiders and other unseen denizens lurking in the shadows. There are many ways to deal...
Fuel drums are a great feature to add to a layout or diorama that can help add realistic scene elements. One way to create additional fuel drums is to use an existing plastic kit part as a template. Take strips of tin foil suitably cut to the...
Modellers work with a wide variety of substances when producing models or layouts. The most common are forms of injection moulded plastic, such as styrene. Other kits can be produced using resin parts. Resin offers the manufacturer the ability to...
Realistic Water is a product that is manufactured by Woodland Scenics. It has been specifically designed to allow modellers to create realistic-looking water effects on a layout or diorama. It is usually supplied in a 16 fl oz bottle and is a...
Ejector pin marks are distinctive, consistently sized circular effects that can appear on the surface of model parts. These are an inevitable part of the manufacturing process used by manufacturers to help eject plastic sprues and other parts from...
Some modellers may wish to create specific effects to a layout to help create that specific seasonal effect. There are a lot of products available to help create various effects but these can be expensive to purchase in bulk and time-consuming to...
A number of model manufacturers produce materials to help modellers scratch-build scene elements to add further details to a model or diorama, such as corrugated panel sheets. For those looking to create corrugated roof panels, these sheets are...
Photo-Etch, sometimes referred to as PE parts are thin brass parts that allow small or fine detail components to be produced more faithfully to scale than would be possible with resin or styrene components. These parts can be added to a model...
There are a number of ways to remove paint from a model. When required to remove paint most modellers may well use the appropriate thinners. This may well be effective for small amounts of paint or for thinly applied coats. Although effective in...
One of the most useful tools for a modeller to have in their tools/supplies stash is modelling two-part epoxy putty as it lends itself to a number of requirements and uses. Two-part Epoxy as the name suggests comes with two distinct components,...
For many modellers creating scene elements is a significant part of adding extra realism and impact to a layout. Accumulated dirt and mud are a way of life for many outdoor activities, whether it be vehicles, trains or even buildings. Adding...
Wire Glue is an electrically conductive adhesive specifically formulated to connect wires without the need for soldering. Wire Glue is produced by a number of manufacturers and has numerous advantages for modellers wishing to provide electrical...