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How to remove excess glue and putty from a model ?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing
8th December 2022
The use of glue and putty is an inevitable part of modelmaking but they don't necessarily always behave as we would...
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Is a 21 pin DCC decoder better than an 8-pin decoder?
Posted in: Power and control
10th October 2019
Surely more is always better, so a 21 pin decoder is bound to be better than an 8 pin decoder? Actually, the answer...
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Do I need to varnish before applying a decal?
Posted in: Kit building, Decals / Transfers
4th June 2019
It is a good idea to give your model a coat of gloss varnish before applying decals as this helps with the gluing...
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What cargo would generally be carried on a flatbed wagon?
Posted in: Rolling stock
3rd July 2023
Flatbed wagons are versatile and commonly used to transport a wide range of cargo. Here are some examples of the...
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What is the minimum train tunnel height clearance in OO gauge?
Posted in: Model Railway
11th January 2022
There is no real reason why the height clearance of tunnels and bridges on a model railway should conform to any...
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Can you get model buildings for Z gauge?

There are buildings out there for Z gauge layouts, but not in the same quantity or with the same variety as you would get for larger scales.

There's no doubt that Z gauge has got an established following of enthusiasts, but compared to that generated by larger and more traditional scales, it remains niche.

And that's where we are at with Z gauge, a much smaller following with a mirrored availability of products. If you are looking for Z gauge models, you will likely be able to source track, rail joiners and a token gesture of rolling stock from your local model shop, but you'll probably need to source a Z gauge specialist for anything beyond that.

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