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Is ballast scale or gauge specific?
Posted in: Model Railway
3rd February 2023
Ballast is not typically scale or gauge specific, rather it is designed to be used with a specific type of model...
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Do some modellers use crayons to weather?
Posted in: Painting
1st March 2022
Although painting is a favoured weathering method for most modellers, some have been known to use crayons to weather...
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What's the difference between an AC and DC auxiliary port?
Posted in: Power and control
16th February 2022
Depending on the controller you are using, you may have an AC, a DC or both auxiliary ports on the back, but what's...
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What type of plastic is used in plastic models?
Posted in: Kit building
12th April 2019
The plastic used in most model kits is injection moulded polystyrene which has been used since the early 1950's. It...
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What are powerbase plates used for?
Posted in: Tracks
2nd August 2022
Powerbase plates sound as though they're going to be very high-tech with lots of microchips, wires and a complex...
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Is satin paint the same as Semi-Gloss?

Satin and semi-gloss paints are similar but subtly different products. As a general rule of thumb Satin is less shiny than semi-gloss as it is generally mixed with a lower content of gloss formula than semi-gloss.

As a result, semi-gloss will therefore be the slightly shinier of the two whereas satin will offer more of a pearlescent finish.

In most cases the glossier the paint the more durable it will be, so modellers for whom durability will be a significant factor in the choice of finish may wish to opt for semi-gloss over satin.

Posted in: Painting

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