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Author: Andy Leaning
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
Here's a quick post on how to stick metal miniatures together. [...]
How to create convincing corners with Plasticard
Plasticard, aka Styrene sheet, is a great material for making buildings but just glueing sheets together can leave you with ugly corners. This article looks at [...]
Signalling – Basics: Point Roding
How steam-era railway signalling was controlled. [...]
Building an OO scale mill house
Building a mill house. [...]
Revision, exhibition layout
With the baseboard construction and track laid down, I've had a chance to plan some of the detail of the layout and typically this highlighted a problem. [...]
Laying the track
Now for the fun part. [...]
Backscene Selection
For me, the back scenes of layouts are critical. [...]
Ferrules, how and why to use them
Want to improve your electrical wiring contacts? Meet the electrical ferrule. [...]
Track planning on modular base boards
My exhibition layout has been designed with a track plan finalised but track plans for modular baseboards are slightly different to normal layouts. [...]
Improve your Christmas train set with these 5 charming extras
If you have or are planning to have a Hornby OO scale model train running around tree or dinner table this Christmas, bring it to life with these delightful [...]
Heat shrink protecting T junction cable joins
How to insulate wire T solder joints with heat shrink tubbing. You can't just slide heat shrink tubing over a T joint. [...]
How to safely clean model trains + what NOT to use
How to keep your model trains or plastic models clean without damaging the plastic, paint or decals. [...]
The lowest priced Hornby train
Looking for the lowest price Hornby train for a present or gift. MRE has tracked it down. [...]
Make a DIY model painting turntable
How to make a turntable for model and miniature painting. [...]
A primer on wire sizes
Using the right wire for a model railway will not only be cheaper it'll make the wiring easier. But what are the right sizes of wire to use. [...]
N Gauge model trains – what you need to know
N gauge is hugely popular but what is it? Here's what you need to know before leaping in to the world of N scale model railways. [...]
Best wire stripping tool for model railways and household electrics
The easiest, fastest and best way to cut and strip wires for electrical work. [...]