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When weathering, many modellers favour an airbrush over a regular paintbrush for the bulk of the work. But as we...
For anybody who doesn't know the difference, code 100 track is the standard OO gauge model railway track. Code 75...
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EMF stands for Electromotive Force and requires a fair knowledge of electrics to fully grasp what it is and the...
Zamak Rot (also known as zinc pest or Mazak rot) is a problem that plagued some early diecast model parts due to...
Vacuform model kits (sometimes called vacform kits or simply vac kits) are a type of scale model kit that is made...
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The most effective adhesive to secure grass and similar scatter materials to a layout or diorama is generally white PVA (polyvinyl acetate) glue. PVA glue is widely used for model making and offers several advantages:Versatility: PVA glue is...
Installing a weighbridge in a goods yard can add a level of realism to a model railway layout, particularly if the Modeller is creating a prototypical or historically accurate scene. A weighbridge is a device used to weigh loaded railway wagons...
It is highly recommended to wear a facemask when sanding resin kit parts. Sanding resin releases fine dust particles that can be harmful when inhaled. Wearing a facemask helps protect the respiratory system by preventing a modeller from breathing...
Several tools are especially useful for holding model assemblies together while adhesives set:Clamps: Clamps are versatile tools for applying even pressure and holding parts securely together during adhesive curing. They come in various sizes and...
Creating a section of tunnel in the landscape can add significant depth and interest to a layout. Here are some steps to help create an effective tunnel section: - Plan the location and size of the tunnel: Before beginning to build the tunnel,...
Flow improver and flow retarder are both additives that can be added to acrylic paint when airbrushing to help improve the paint finish. However, they both work in different ways, so it is good to understand the difference between the two. Flow...
There are several advantages that analogue control has over DCC (Digital Command Control) in the context of model railways: - Firstly, analogue control is generally considered to be simpler and more intuitive to use, particularly for beginners....
How best to blend buildings, roads, and other scene elements into a backscene while maintaining a realistic perspective on a model railway can be an interesting dilemma for many modellers. The following options may be useful to consider: Choose a...
Both steam and diesel locomotives were occasionally used to push their loads instead of pulling them but this practice was relatively uncommon and typically reserved for specific situations.​ One of the main reasons for using a locomotive to push...
A scissors crossing is a type of track junction that allows trains to cross over one another without disrupting traffic flow. Typically, a scissors crossing is used in layouts where two or more tracks intersect at a single point.A scissors...
There are a number of things we can do as modellers to ensure our decals are both easy to apply and look great when placed on a model. The first thing to bear in mind is the painted surface. Matt surfaces tend to be a little uneven and as such,...
There can be some issues to consider when it comes to combining track sections from different manufacturers on the same layout. Here are a few potential issues modellers may encounter: Rail height and code: Different manufacturers may produce...