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Do I need to wash my plastic kit?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
23rd March 2019
I personally wash all my plastic kits, I use warm soapy water (Washing up liquid) and a light rub over with a nail...
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How do I wire the controller to the track on a model railway?
Posted in: Power and control
6th January 2023
To wire a controller to the track on a model railway, you will need to follow these simple steps :Connect the...
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Should I use a palette for painting?
Posted in: Painting
3rd June 2019
If you are using small pots of game paint, it is fine to give it a good stir and use straight from the pot. However...
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Why do some couplings have different arm heights and lengths?
Posted in: Rolling stock
13th August 2022
How far couplings protrude from their host wagon, loco or coach is something only kit builders worried about before...
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Is a sable brush better than a nylon one?
Posted in: Painting
16th May 2019
Sable brushes are made from hair and are a lot softer than nylon brushes. As to whether they are better it really...
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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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