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What are the common DCC decoders formats?
Posted in: Power and control
19th September 2019
As the DCC standard is still evolving, there are several different sizes and formats for DCC decoders.To give you...
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How do I build a Metcalfe kit?
Posted in: Kit building, Model Railway
13th May 2020
Building a Metcalfe kit is a great way to gain modelling experience. Building one should not be feared because they...
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Where should I install a siding on my layout ?
Posted in: Model Railway
4th August 2023
A siding is a very useful feature to have on a model railway layout. It provides a designated area for trains to be...
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What freight trains should I run?
Posted in: Model Railway, Best practices
26th January 2021
Nowadays, freight trains are fairly uniform in their consists, industries seem to send everything in one trainload to...
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How do I use epoxy resin?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing
7th July 2020
There are many types of Epoxy Resins, they all contain roughly the same properties ending up as a very hard-wearing...
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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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