Live steam refers to miniature, working models of steam-powered vehicles, such as locomotives, boats, and stationary...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Live steam refers to miniature, working models of steam-powered vehicles, such as locomotives, boats, and stationary...
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When constructing a kit, lengths of wire are often included for use as railings on buildings such as signal boxes and cranes etc. But is this the best material for the job?
Well, for most modellers, the wire does the job just fine, and the metallic appearance can even be a bonus. But others find it awkward to work with, reporting that it is nearly impossible to arrange neatly.
For those that don't get on with wire railings, you may want to try plastic rodding such as those produced by Evergreen. They take primer well, adhere to other plastics with little fuss and have a neater, straighter memory than wire.
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