Deflector plates, also known as smoke deflectors or smoke lifters, were fitted to the front of some steam locomotives...
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Deflector plates, also known as smoke deflectors or smoke lifters, were fitted to the front of some steam locomotives...
When trying to produce a metallic look to your figures rather than just adding a silver colour, try building up the...
When working with foam, there are several glue options to consider:Hot glue guns: Hot glue is one of the most...
The two-rail wiring principle is a fundamental concept in model railway wiring. It refers to the use of two separate...
For a beginner, one of the easiest ways to create hilly or rugged terrain for a model railway layout is to use...
A resin kit is made from a liquid synthetic polyurethane resin, which is poured into a mould. Once it has set, the hardened model is removed from the mould revealing the model or model parts.
In my experience there is a bit more flash with resin kits but overall there is not much difference between the two, the detail is just the same, the painting is the same so no need for special paints.
Resin is considerably heavier than a conventional plastic kit and is usually used because it allows shorter runs by the manufacturer.
You will require a super glue (cynaoacrylate) or a two part epoxy glue for gluing parts together as plastic cements do not work on resin.
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