Think Flying Scotsman, and you undoubtedly think of the locomotive, however, the name comes from not just a single...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Think Flying Scotsman, and you undoubtedly think of the locomotive, however, the name comes from not just a single...
Yes, adding ballast to empty model wagons can help to prevent them from derailing. Ballast is typically added to...
Graham Farish is a name you’re likely to come across if you're interested in British model railways, especially in...
This is not as difficult as you would think. Normally you would dip your transfer in warm water to help remove it...
Although N gauge is very popular (and for good reason), it can't be denied that the most popular gauge on the UK...
Yes, you can use water to thin acrylic paint as acrylic paint is a water-based paint.
When you are using a brush to paint your model, water is the best thing for the job.
When you are thinning your paint use just a small amount of water to start with, and add more to get the exact consistency that meets your requirements.
If you need to thin more paint in the future, it is a good idea to record the thinning ratio. The best way to achieve this is by using a syringe so you will get the same mix every time.
If you are using an airbrush it is best to use an acrylic thinner as the thinner helps the flow through the airbrush.
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