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What is Milliput?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
29th March 2019
Milliput is a two-part epoxy putty. There are two different colour rolls in a box when these are mixed together it...
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Are building smoke generators different to locomotive ones?
Posted in: Kit building, Scenery
11th January 2021
Building smoke generators are different from locomotive ones in two main areas, size and voltage.Smoke generators...
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What is the purpose of the trackmat system by Hornby?
Posted in: Tracks
11th December 2023
The purpose of the trackmat system by Hornby is to provide a convenient and easy-to-use solution for model railway...
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What height should my model layout be?
Posted in: Model Railway, Design and Planning
26th August 2020
When deciding what height to build your baseboard, there is no ultimate correct answer, only considerations that you...
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How do I check for faults on model railways?
Posted in: Fix, restore and customize
27th February 2024
Here are some tips for checking for faults on model railways:Visually inspect the tracks. Look for any debris,...
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What are photo etched parts?

Photo etched parts are a negative photo image that is placed on to a thin piece of either brass, aluminium or stainless steel and all the exposed metal is etched away. This creates very fine parts.

These parts are then used to replace plastic parts in your kit to produce a more realistic look, this can be aircraft parts, military vehicle parts or car kit parts.

As they are made of metal, you need to use a suitable glue such as cyanoacrylate (super glue) to affix them.

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