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You do not have to use the track mat supplied with a starter set, ultimately, it's your layout and how you play with...
Buffer stops, also known as buffer stops or buffers in railway terminology, are a critical safety feature in rail...
OO9 gauge, also known as 4mm scale narrow gauge, offers several advantages over other scales when it comes to model...
The main thing to remember about primers is that the brighter the primer, the brighter the topcoat. So if you want...
Clinker and carvel are two different methods of constructing the hull of a ship or boat. Clinker built hulls, also...
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There are many types of power clip available to attach power cables to model railway track, and in the main, they all do the same job, but there does seem to be a little confusion surrounding digital power clips.Digital power clips are often...
Any modeller who claims they have never accidentally stuck their fingers together should hang their head in shame and promise to stop telling fibs. But why do fingers stick so easily and some model parts don't?It may be the case that 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....
Contrary to the way it sounds, a model railway in a box is not some sort of mega-inclusive starter set, in fact, it is exactly what it says - a model railway in a box!The chances are, if you go to model railway shows, you will have seen one of...
Glue is a brush killer, so when using a brush to apply glue, you should always use a brush that you don't care too much about. Strangely, the fact that brushes are pretty much useless after being used with glue, is a good thing! It gives them one...
Pony trucks can be seen on many larger steam locomotives and some early diesel and electric types too. Pony trucks are a little bit like bogies in the respect that they house some of a locomotive's wheels and axles, but unlike bogies, they do not...
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...
There are many ways to attach loads to your wagons: Blu Tack, double sided sticky tape and magnets are just a few, but have you ever considered using Tacky Wax?Tacky Wax is a substance originally designed to hold miniature figures temporarily...
When it comes to hobby knives, the expensive part of the knife is often the bits surrounding the blade and not the blade itself.Hobby knives are essentially surgical blades repackaged for the modelling world. That's not a dirty manufacturer's...
In a nutshell, electro point clips are a quick, easy and affordable solution to de-isolating points (turnouts) ready for DCC operation.If you're familiar with model railways or trainsets, then you'll know that when you switch your points, the...
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...
Depending on the controller you are using, you may have an AC, a DC or both auxiliary ports on the back, but what's the difference?Without going into too much detail about the difference between an AC and DC power supply, AC stands for...