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Do I need to apply a gloss surface to my models before applying decals?
Posted in: Decals / Transfers
23rd January 2023
In simple terms, no, a gloss surface is not always needed for the application of decals but this is not a...
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Can you fit a Train-Tech sound capsule to an N gauge model?
Posted in: Power and control
29th March 2022
Fitting any component inside an N gauge body shell can be challenging, and whether fitting a decoder, figures or even...
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How long does it take for enamel paint to fully dry?
Posted in: Painting
14th November 2021
Most enamel model paints will be fully dried (cured) between 48 and 72 hours after application.Of course, there...
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What is a backscene?
Posted in: Model Railway, Scenery
19th February 2020
A backscene is a proportionately sized photograph or painting that sits upright at the back of a model railway layout...
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What is the difference between a traditional DC motor and a coreless motor?
Posted in: Power and control
13th January 2021
DC motors such as the ones in your model engines, work on the principle of an armature (made of several wire coils to...
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Which colour scatter should I use to represent autumn?

If you think of the different seasons, autumn follows summer so therefore if the summer has been hot and there has been little rain most plant life will suffer due to lack of water and start to die, as is the natural progression of the seasons.

Colours will become muted and faded.

So, the ideal colours for fall would be darker shades of green, browns and possibly yellows and reds.

Posted in: Scenery

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