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Model making tools, accessories, paints and glues and model trains tried, tested and reviewed by a lifelong modeller. No incentives, payment or gifts were exchanged for the reviews with all products were purchased at normal prices.

The best head magnifier for model making

fancii head magnifier
It happens to us all. Some sooner, some later. But it happens. [...]

Textured Rolling Pins – Useful for UK Model Railways?

Green Stuff World's textured rolling pins are a huge time saver for modelling stone and brick work in military modelling but can they be used for UK model [...]

Best Static Grass Applicator for Model Railways in 2024

Best static grass applicator, review.
Static grass applicators can help you create lush, realistic grass for your model railway layout, miniature landscape, or wargaming mini. In this article, [...]

Dremel 3000 review: the best Dremel for model railways

Dremel 3000 review close up of Dremel tool
I'm a long time fan of Dremel's versatile rotary tools and the Dremel 3000 is one of my favourite tools — no make that my number one most used model making [...]

2024 Review: LEGO City High-Speed Passenger Train 60051

While adult model train enthusiasts tend to focus on railways from Hornby, and the like and younger fans attention is drawn to Thomas and Brio, there's another [...]

Review: British Steam BR Standard Locomotives

There are lots of books on steam trains that have promise for railway modellers but this one has real potential. [...]