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Is paint for airbrushing different from normal paint?
Posted in: Painting
13th January 2020
The only difference between normal paint and airbrush paint is that the airbrush paint has been thinned with a...
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What is a good way to temporarily mount figures on my layout?
Posted in: Scenery
3rd June 2024
Whether they are from Noch, Preiser, Faller, Merten, Bachmann, Woodland Scenics or another manufacturer, when it...
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What are the benefits to be gained from using flux when I am soldering ?
Posted in: Best practices
7th November 2023
Flux is a crucial component in the soldering process, and using it offers several benefits that improve the quality...
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What is a pin vice?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing
19th April 2019
A pin vice is a small hand held twist drill with a number of uses. Mainly used for drilling small holes, it can hold...
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What advantages do metal wheels on a wagon have over plastic ones?
Posted in: Rolling stock
3rd July 2023
Metal wheels on a wagon offer several advantages over plastic ones. Here are some of them:Realistic appearance:...
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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.

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