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What is the difference between a point and a turnout?Read moreIn the world of model railways, there is no physical difference between a point and a turnout. They are simply...
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What is a wash used for?Read moreA wash is a thinned down coat of paint used by modellers to add details such as weathering, dust, grime, oil, rust or...
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Why do some N gauge tracks have irregularly spaced sleepers?Read moreDuring a trip to your local model shop, you may have noticed what looks like N gauge model railway track with...
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What is the best colour primer to use?Read moreTraditionally, primers have been available in black, white and a few shades of grey, but nowadays, there is a whole...
Do I need to use a primer?
For best results it is advisable to use a primer as this will stick to the plastic and give a uniform coat of paint and cover up any imperfections that may have occurred during the gluing stage
It also allows your base colour a good foundation for building up the colours on the model and reduce the risk of paint flaking off.
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