An inspection pit is a feature commonly found in model railway layouts that mimics real-life railway workshops. It is...
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An inspection pit is a feature commonly found in model railway layouts that mimics real-life railway workshops. It is...
There is an unwritten rule that you do not mix enamel and acrylic paint as they are completely different in their...
When painting a model it is always possible that paint can seep underneath masking tape and thus ruin the painting...
If you’re new to model railways, one of the more daunting parts of the hobby can be figuring out how to wire up your...
Pre-shading is a technique used in scale modelling to create the illusion of depth and shadow on a model before...
There are many products on the market for filling holes:
There are plastic putties straight out of the tube, there are two-part putties that you mix together by squeezing between your fingers until they change to one uniform colour and even liquid fillers, like cyano gel.
Most model makers will have a selection of all these which you can build up over time.
When using plastic putty, simply apply to hole or joint.
I then use a wet finger while putty is still malleable to remove any excess. Most putties don't shrink when dry and you can then paint straight over the top.
Always read the manufacturer’s instructions before use as different products have different criteria for working the putty while wet and when dry.
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