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What is an Archimedean hand drill?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing, Fix, restore and customize
16th June 2021
An Archimedean drill is a type of hand-operated drill that's often referred to as a push drill.The device looks a...
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What trees are commonly found near a pond?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Scenery
2nd July 2019
In the UK there are a few trees that like to grow next to a water source such as a pond, river or lake, these are:...
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What are slow action point motors?
Posted in: Power and control
23rd September 2019
Slow action point motors are exactly what they say, they are designed to give a more realistic look to your points on...
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What are my options for motorising a level crossing?
Posted in: Power and control
2nd March 2023
There are a few options for motorising a level crossing on a model railway layout: Servo motor: One option is to use...
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What are my options for modelling deciduous trees in winter?
Posted in: Scenery
23rd June 2023
There are a number of options available to Modellers when it comes to modelling deciduous trees in winter for a...
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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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