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What is kit bashing?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing, Fix, restore and customize
14th October 2019
Kit bashing is when you take two or more model kits to make something unique to you. This may include parts that you...
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What different types of layout are there?
Posted in: Model Railway, Design and Planning
27th April 2020
There are many ways in which you can construct your layout, there are several common types that have names you might...
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How do I clean metal shavings from modelling files?
Posted in: Fix, restore and customize
9th May 2024
One of the headaches modelmakers and scratchbuilders face is how to keep files clear of accumulated metal filings and...
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Which N gauge Tracksetta templates create which radius bends?
Posted in: Tracks
16th May 2022
Tracksetta is a term that refers to a tool used for the shaping of flexible track sections, it is sometimes also...
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What are flatbed wagons used for?
Posted in: Rolling stock
9th July 2024
Flatbed wagons, often referred to as flat wagons or flatcars, are railway freight vehicles designed with a flat, open...
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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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