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How long do I shake my paint for?
Posted in: Painting
18th April 2019
Paint comes in many types of pots, cans and eye dropper bottles. You should shake paint for at least two minutes but...
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How to clean model railways track?
Posted in: Troubleshooting, Tracks, Best practices
22nd May 2019
There is of course the old tried and tested method, the track rubber which does the job, no railway modeller should...
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What is a tunnel liner?
Posted in: Model Railway, Assembling and gluing
10th August 2021
A tunnel liner is a sheet of scale brickwork, often moulded for detail and constructed from plastic, used to...
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What is the third rail?
Posted in: Best practices
12th August 2024
The "third rail" refers to an additional rail that provides electrical power to trains, separate from the two rails...
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What is the minimum train tunnel height clearance in OO gauge?
Posted in: Model Railway
11th January 2022
There is no real reason why the height clearance of tunnels and bridges on a model railway should conform to any...
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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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