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There are many products on the market for filling holes: There are plastic putties straight out of the tube, there...
From a modeller's perspective, there is no practical difference between bullhead and flat-bottom rail. The existence...
It is very tempting to use pins or nails to stick the track down but this may not be the best approach. Pins are...
Model locomotives can become weaker over time, but finding the cause is seldom a cut and dry case.There are many...
A crossover is a railway track formation that allows a train to cross from one line to another.Crossovers are...
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Unfortunately, one of the unwanted side effects of modelling is that sometimes our creations can serve as very effective dust and debris traps, or a ready-made metropolis for household spiders. In short, they are very effective at collecting dirt...
Occasionally there is a need to repair existing decals, either before or after application. Waterslide decals are produced on a waterproof but water-soluble medium which allows for easy transfer to a model. Unfortunately, older decal sheets...
Realistic snow can be a fantastic backdrop for a layout or diorama and it can be achieved fairly easily and cheaply. Some manufacturers have created specific snow effects specifically designed to use on layouts such as 'Scenic Shovelled Snow' by...
Strange as it may sound, using toothpaste can be an effective technique in weathering a model. The toothpaste remains water soluble and so can be removed relatively simply by a damp cloth or cotton bud. The key to using toothpaste is that it can...
There are a number of products available to the modeller for keeping tracks clean and in tip-top condition. Perhaps the most basic and best known is the track rubber. This works by removing contaminants and dirt from the surface of the rails thus...
Sandbags can be a very useful addition to a layout or diorama and can be relatively easy to achieve. Although it is possible to purchase aftermarket resin or plastic sandbags to enhance a kit, these items may not necessarily be the most...
Regardless of the subject matter, many model kits are supplied with decals that can be applied to the finished model. Additionally, there is a wide-ranging aftermarket providing additional decal options for modellers. However, on occasions, there...
Photo Etch, or PE parts are metal parts that are generally made from brass. Many model kits are supplied with PE parts that are supplied on their own specific sprues, which are usually referred to as frets. The great advantage of PE parts is they...
When assembly and painting of a model are completed, many modellers will wish to add some degree of wear and tear to add a little extra realism. One simple technique to achieve this is by using paint chips via a foam sponge. This can be used to...
Spray cans and airbrushes are favoured tools with modellers because of the smooth and life-like finishes that they can create on a model. For many newcomers, this can be a tricky art to master and can take time to achieve. Some may be less than...
Wooden parts supplied with some kits can be quite thick and can offer significant resistance when a standard hobby knife is used to cut them. Additionally, modellers may have to contend with the inherent grain of the wood which can also make...
For many modellers, part of the fun of assembling a layout or a diorama is to create their own buildings. Although there are many manufacturers who supply building kits in a variety of mediums, including plastic, resin and card it can be a...