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What is a "helping hand" tool?
Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing
4th June 2020
Introducing the most useful piece of kit that any modeller could have in their toolbox. It is called a helping hand...
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Can a DCC engine run on an analogue layout?
Posted in: Power and control
30th October 2019
Whether your DCC engine can run on an analogue layout depends on the decoder fitted to the engine. If the decoder is...
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Is it best to buy a train set or each part on its own?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock, Best practices
29th November 2019
When it comes to value for money the complete train set has to be the way to go. With a typical train set, you will...
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How do I ballast points on a model railway layout?
Posted in: Tracks
11th January 2022
If you are at the stage where you are about to add ballast to your model railway track, ask yourself if you think you...
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How do I create markings on a model road?
Posted in: Scenery
2nd August 2022
Creating road markings on a model roadway may seem like an easy painting task, but no matter how steady your hand is,...
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How do I glue photoetch parts?

There are many types of glue available to modellers, all of which are good at adhering to different materials. But which should you use for photoetched parts?

Quite simply, you should use a cyanoacrylate adhesive (Superglue). There are many different types of cyanoacrylate to choose from, all with price tags that vary. A top tip is to avoid the cheaper budget store ones for modelling as their bonding power is usually not that brilliant.

Posted in: Assembling and gluing

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