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What is a toggle button switch?
Posted in: Power and control
29th December 2020
A toggle switch is one of the most basic switches used on model railways, but it's also one of the most useful!A...
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What is a snap together model kit?
Posted in: Kit building
18th March 2024
A snap together model kit is a type of model assembly kit where the pieces simply snap together without the need for...
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How much paint is required for a model kit?
Posted in: Kit building, Painting
9th July 2021
Once you have chosen a model to keep you occupied for a weekend or two, you will need to buy some paint to finish it...
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What is a push to make switch?
Posted in: Power and control
29th June 2021
A push-to-make switch is a push-button type of switch that doesn't lock into place when pressed, it allows power to...
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What is Next18?
Posted in: Model Railway, Power and control
29th January 2020
Next18 is a DCC decoder standard that is smaller than existing decoders and designed to fit in to locomotives that...
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What is a micromesh polishing cloth?

Micromesh polishing cloths are traditionally used for polishing delicate or valuable items such as jewellery and glass to remove fine scratches or blemishes without damaging the product.

This also makes them of particular interest to modellers for removing imperfections before painting a final coat, their fine grades of abrasiveness makes them ideal for dealing with tiny surface scratches without causing damage to paintwork.

There are often specific instructions for use so it would be ill-advised to grab a cloth and start scrubbing, but used correctly, polishing cloths can help you achieve a high-quality finish to your model.

Posted in: Painting

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