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How do I model railway warehouses with loading docks?
Posted in: Kit building
23rd January 2025
To model a railway warehouse with loading docks, follow these steps to create an authentic structure that fits your...
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How do you wire a smoke generator to your engine?
Posted in: Model Railway
21st January 2021
If you have decided to install a smoke generator to one of your engines, you will now be faced with the task of...
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What is 1:148 scale?
Posted in: Model Railway
4th May 2020
1:148 scale refers to a model where the real-life prototype that the model is based on is 148 times bigger than the...
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How do I glue a resin kit?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
29th April 2019
Resin is a type of plastic, but conventional plastic glues don't work. For smaller resin parts super glue is ideal,...
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How can I best build a compact N gauge layout ?
Posted in: Model Railway
8th January 2024
Building a compact N gauge layout can be a rewarding and challenging project. N gauge is a popular choice for those...
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Kit building
Everything you need to know to build great kits
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Decals / Transfers
How to use decals / transfers
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Model Railway
Model railway in all scales from N to G scale including OO, HO and O gauge.
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Design and Planning
Every project needs a good preparation.
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Assembling and gluing
Best tools and techniques to build models.
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Rolling stock
Locomotives, coaches and wagons.
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Troubleshooting
The most common problem and how to solve them.
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Painting
Enamel or acrylic, but also varnish or weathering : the best choice for each case.
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Scenery
Countryside or urban decor, how to bring realism to your layout.
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Tracks
How to choose, lay and maintain tracks.
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Power and control
Tools, tips, and techniques to wiring and command your layout.
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Fix, restore and customize
Offer a second youth to your models.
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Best practices
Work carefully in the best conditions.
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