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What is a composite coach?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock
5th September 2021
A composite coach is a railway carriage with accommodation for more than one class of passengers.In the early...
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What are snips?
Posted in: Model Railway
16th March 2022
The word 'snips' is an interchangeable term used in the world of scale modelling to describe a selection of tools...
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What are my options for controlling a turntable?
Posted in: Power and control
4th May 2023
The available options for controlling a turntable are varied. The most basic method of controlling a turntable is by...
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Do I need a cutting mat?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
6th April 2019
It is not essential to have a cutting mat, but it is a good idea. It saves getting in trouble with your significant...
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In railways, what does the term 'SPAD' mean and could I incorporate this into my layout ?
Posted in: Model Railway
16th August 2023
SPAD stands for Signal Passed At Danger. It is a term used in the railway industry to describe a situation where a...
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What paint do I use with Hydrocal?

Hydrocal can be easily painted using acrylic paints.

Hydrocal is a plaster-like substance many modellers use for moulding scenic items such as bricks, stones and rocks. It is a lot lighter than plaster of Paris and does not crack.

Once set, Hydrocal can be treated with a wash to accentuate details such as mortar lines or rock crevices. Further coats of paint can be applied in varying thicknesses to build up a desired effect.

Hydrocal is waterproof once completely cured, so using water-based acrylic paint will not cause a problem.

Posted in: Painting

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