Make. Paint. Build: Tips and tutorials for model train enthusiasts, modellers and miniature painters.
Author: Andy
I didn’t mean to do that
How working on the model river lead to flooding one of my points with masking fluid! [...]
Making OO scale model plants and pots
How to make outdoor ornamental plants and pots for stations, gardens and building fronts. [...]
How to make model roses
For a small Valentine's Day diorama on one of my layouts, I wanted an OO scale figure holding some red roses. Here's how I made them.
Compared to model [...]
Hornby’s 2021 range launch
Hornby has unveiled its 2021 range, with new locomotives, train sets, evolutions and re-liveries plus the return of an old friend leading the way. Here's some [...]
Mission impossible: The impossible railway
I've seen some bonkers model railways over the years but nothing compares to this. [...]
Setting up my Christmas tree train
I've finally gotten around to setting up my Christmas tree and am now starting on the Hornby train to go under it. [...]
A quick & proven method for making modelling putty / paste
Just a quick and proven tip to making your own modelling putty when you need to fill a hole on a model or miniature and have run out of, or can't get, your [...]
Model Snowmen: how to make an oo gauge Snowman
Want a snowman for your Christmas train set or Winter diorama? Don't have a meltdown making them. Chill out and and follow this simple guide to making your own [...]
Is cork underlay needed for track?
This is question that comes up frequently, here are my thoughts. [...]
If you had… Christmas 2020
While on a recent train journey to Cornwall I came across a great idea for a bit of imaginative fun. [...]
Old hand tools: the scratch awl
For reasons I can't explain, I love old tools and one of my favourites in my tool box is the scratch awl. [...]
How to painting horses for wargaming
If you have horses on your layout or war game and like me struggle with their colouring, this article on the paints to use for credible equine models will [...]
Making miniature muddy swamp water bases
Here's a quick tutorial and guide to making muddy swamp water themed miniature bases. [...]
How to prevent Humbrol & Revell enamel paint tinlets from drying out
Follow these simple steps and your Humbrol and Revell tinlets will last for years. [...]
A moving waterwheel
My exhibition layout will feature a mill with turning waterwheel. This article explains the simple electrics behind this. [...]
Adding inertia to DCC locomotives
One of the smarter features of DCC locomotives is the ability to simulate inertia. [...]
The best glue for metal miniatures
While plastic minis are now the most common, historically, miniatures were made of metal and many still are. For such figures, normal glues won't work. Here's [...]
How to create convincing corners with Plasticard
Plasticard, aka Styrene sheet, is a great material for making buildings but just gluing sheets together can leave you with ugly corners. This article looks at [...]
Signalling – Basics: Point Roding
How steam-era railway signalling was controlled. [...]
Ferrules, how and why to use them
Want to improve your electrical wiring contacts? Meet the electrical ferrule. [...]
