When the railways were nationalised in 1948, the newly formed British Railways inherited a vast number of aging and...
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When the railways were nationalised in 1948, the newly formed British Railways inherited a vast number of aging and...
Resin is a type of plastic, but conventional plastic glues don't work. For smaller resin parts super glue is ideal,...
You can mix H0 et 00 engines as they run on the same gauge of track and use the same controllers with no problem...
Creating a goods yard on a model railway layout can add a lot of realism and operational interest. It's a great way...
Resin scale kits are made from a type of plastic that is known for its high level of detail and accuracy. The...
Weathering is a painting technique used by modellers to create the appearance of dirt and grime and even damage to make the model "whatever it may be" look aged and used.
For example: If you have just built and painted a model of a military Jeep, you may want to give it the appearance of having gone through a muddy field. This can be achieved by adding an earth colour to the walls of the tyres.
To get the correct realistic look I would suggest looking for pictures of what you are trying to recreate.
Either on line or in books also out in the real world. The possibilities are endless for creating battle damage rusty parts and general wear and tear.
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