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What is a laser-cut kit?
Posted in: Kit building
13th October 2020
A laser-cut kit is a regular kit that is put together the same way as any ordinary kit, and it's made from the same...
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What are buckeye couplings?
Posted in: Rolling stock
13th June 2024
Buckeye couplings, also known as Buckeye knuckle couplers, are a type of railway coupling used primarily in North...
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What are the advantages of using a compressor with an airbrush ?
Posted in: Painting
23rd October 2023
Using a compressor with an airbrush offers several advantages that can greatly enhance scale modelling or model...
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How can I add sufficient nose weight to my model aircraft without collapsing the nose wheel ?
Posted in: Best practices
31st January 2024
Adding sufficient nose weight to a model aircraft can be a delicate task, too little can result in a tail sitter,...
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How does Ballast Magic work?
Posted in: Model Railway
8th December 2022
Ballast Magic is a non-toxic powder-based adhesive specially formulated to allow ballast granules or coal to be...
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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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