Regardless of the subject matter, many model kits are supplied with decals that can be applied to the finished model....
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Regardless of the subject matter, many model kits are supplied with decals that can be applied to the finished model....
Model railway jargon can be a little confusing when new to the hobby, and often the simplest questions are the ones...
A Glass Fibre Pencil is a very useful tool used which is ideally used for removing surface rust and for preparing a...
The name 'Crab' is a nickname given to a type of 2-6-0, mixed-traffic, steam locomotive built by the LMS between 1926...
Photo Etch, or PE parts are metal parts that are generally made from brass. Many model kits are supplied with PE...
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The shop in Sandown is closed from 25th December, reopening on 30th December.
There are lots of figures available concentrating on the 'Big Four' and early 'British Railways' eras, this often leaves figures specifically catering for earlier periods such as 'pre-grouping' left buried and undiscovered, however, with a little searching, figures depicting the early 1900s are out there and once discovered, is worth the work.
Preiser is a good place to start when searching for Victorian or early 20th century figures. They produce a range of plastic hand-painted 00 gauge figures dressed in Victorian attire including examples for use in railway scenarios as well as street scenes. Alternatively, Langley produce a selection of Edwardian and Victorian figures in white metal which come unpainted allowing modellers to finish their models to represent a particular style or era.
The range of figures available for dressing a layout is nothing short of immense and spread across many manufacturers, but, with a little bit of patience and searching, the perfect figures for your layout
could be just around the corner.
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