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How can I best apply individual letter or number waterslide decals to a model?
Posted in: Decals / Transfers
24th May 2023
There are a number of things we can do as modellers to ensure our decals are both easy to apply and look great when...
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How to make realistic roads?
Posted in: Design and Planning, Scenery
18th November 2019
You can buy ready-made roads which are ideal if you do not have the time to create your own. They are available in...
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What are Class 73 engines?
Posted in: Rolling stock
6th September 2024
The Class 73 locomotive is fascinating. These electro-diesel engines, first introduced by British Rail in the 1960s,...
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What is the advantage of a fan fiddle yard in model railway?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
10th September 2021
A fan fiddle-yard is a permanent fiddle yard where each track is accessed via a series of turnouts 'fanning' out from...
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Is OO easier than N gauge for a beginner?
Posted in: Model Railway, Rolling stock
28th October 2019
OO is definitely easier for handling especially for those of us with larger hands and fingers, but otherwise there is...
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What is a G clamp?

A G clamp is traditionally used in wood working for holding pieces of wood in place whilst being glued etc and come in many sizes.

In the world of modelling you can get a sized down version, which you can use for clamping more or less anything you like.

As the name suggests it resembles the letter G and has a gun like handle that when you squeeze, the ratchet mechanism pulls the clamp together to hold your work in place.

The action is not unsimilar to that of a mastic gun, that you would use for putting a bead of sealant around your bath.

Posted in: Kit building, Assembling and gluing

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