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Acetate is a term used in modelling to describe many types of plastic film or sheets and is so called because it's...
Yes, it is generally recommended to use ballast with a trackbed on a model railway layout. Here are a few reasons...
For an analogue system, the maximum voltage supported by the engines is about 12V. Most analogue controllers will...
Wiring is sometimes a subject of wide debate amongst modellers. Each layout is unique with a wide range of aspects...
Weathering locomotives and rolling stock is a great way to add realism and character to a model railway. It helps to...
Enamel or acrylic, but also varnish or weathering : the best choice for each case.
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When applying varnish to protect a model's paintwork, you should aim for a finish that exhibits the least amount of texture humanly possible as it will likely be your top and most visible coat.For that reason, it is best to use an airbrush or...
Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring was a German politician and military leader during WWII. During that time, he implemented a standardised system of colours for military aircraft camouflage. Each colour was allocated a numbered code to assist...
For many regular airbrush users, the size of their needles is of the utmost importance.The range of needle sizes available for airbrushes can be thought of in three distinct categories: Fine, Medium and Large.The 'Finer' category includes...
Metal Medium is an acrylic paint by Vallejo that can be mixed with other acrylic paints to give them a metallic effect. It can be used with an airbrush but may require thinning a little first.Vallejo describes Metal Medium as 'an acrylic...
Army Painter Quickshade is a special wash-like paint solution that will add shadows to models and miniatures quickly and easily.Quickshade is available in several shades allowing the modeller to choose the effect most suitable for their needs....
Historically, the difference between primers and basecoats had much clearer boundaries, a primer sealed and provided a surface to which paint can adhere and a basecoat was all about providing a coloured foundation on which to build desired...
Washes are generally used to add shade or grime to a model, whether it be a model train, car or figure, a wash can produce fantastic results. However, if you are considering using a wash to create dirt or shade on your model, black should not be...
When weathering, many modellers favour an airbrush over a regular paintbrush for the bulk of the work. But as we didn't always have airbrushes, but still found ways to weather models, you may be wondering what's the difference?The answer is...
In general, using a spray can of coloured primer is simple, but a few tips can make all the difference. When using any spray can, you should work in a well ventilated area and preferably wear a mask to avoid inhaling harmful particles.The...
Although painting is a favoured weathering method for most modellers, some have been known to use crayons to weather certain models.In actual fact, the crayons used for the technique are artist's coloured pencils and not traditional crayons....
When dry brushing, you might want to consider using an older brush, or a cheaper one at least, as it is going to receive a fair amount of punishment.Usually, paintbrushes are treated to lush silky smooth paint, which is then carefully applied...
The colder it gets, the more viscous paint becomes. That means it gets thicker and stickier so becomes less useful as paint and struggles to produce an even finish.Ideally, you should make sure that it's above 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees...