The plastic used in most model kits is injection moulded polystyrene which has been used since the early 1950's. It...
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The plastic used in most model kits is injection moulded polystyrene which has been used since the early 1950's. It...
Some wagons are equipped with articulated bogies to provide enhanced stability, improved tracking and increased...
One easy way is to get yourself a Peco cleaning kit containing a wire brush, wheel scraper, foam cradle and oil. The...
The distance between real parallel railway tracks can vary depending on the line speed, when the track was installed...
The purpose of a varnish is to protect the paint of your model. This is especially true if you are using your models...
Flux is a chemical agent that can be used when soldering to give joints good adhesion, facilitate the solder's flow and create a better electrical connection.
Flux does this when heated to high temperatures by dissolving any impurities in the solder and allowing them to burn off as smoke. The absence of imperfections is important to give the best possible adhesion and conductivity to the joint as well as allowing the solder to flow much more easily. Flux also acts as a barrier, preventing any oxygen from being locked into the joint which would eventually cause oxidisation.
Most solders nowadays have flux built into them, but some special types designed to melt at lower temperatures require a liquid flux to be used in conjunction with the solder to achieve beneficial results.
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