You understand the importance of authenticity and detail in your models. British Railways (BR) wagon diagrams are an...
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You understand the importance of authenticity and detail in your models. British Railways (BR) wagon diagrams are an...
The term 'Start Voltage' is used in model railways to describe how much voltage is needed to get a locomotive moving...
Various types of steam locomotives were used for shunting operations. Here are some of the commonly seen steam...
Pony trucks can be seen on many larger steam locomotives and some early diesel and electric types too. Pony trucks...
When it comes to building kits for beginner model railway enthusiasts, both plastic and ready-cut and ready-printed...
There are several trains of thought on the best way to secure parts together temporarily.
Some suggest using a small amount of super glue, rubber glue or even PVA glue.
All of these are fine but will leave a glue residue when pulled apart.
Other modellers even drill holes in the parts and insert either plastic or brass rods.The risk of damage to the parts is great.
Personally, I use a product called Tacky Wax and like it says, it is very tacky and made of wax.
The good thing with this is, it allows you to reposition the model parts as many times as you like and when you have finished and ready to glue for the final time, you just have to remove the Tacky Wax with a small amount of warm soapy water.
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