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Shunting yards: designing a track plan for realistic operations
Posted in: Design and Planning
25th February 2025
A well-designed shunting yard can bring realism and operational interest to your model railway. Whether you're...
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Is ballast scale or gauge specific?
Posted in: Model Railway
3rd February 2023
Ballast is not typically scale or gauge specific, rather it is designed to be used with a specific type of model...
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How can I best apply individual letter or number waterslide decals to a model?
Posted in: Decals / Transfers
24th May 2023
There are a number of things we can do as modellers to ensure our decals are both easy to apply and look great when...
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What is Army Painter Quickshade?
Posted in: Painting
8th February 2022
Army Painter Quickshade is a special wash-like paint solution that will add shadows to models and miniatures quickly...
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What is an airbrush?
Posted in: Painting
20th March 2020
An airbrush is a small handheld tool powered by a small compressor or can of air, that provides an alternative to...
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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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