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Author: Andy Leaning
Layout soldeirng tips for wiring you can trust
A step-by-step pictorial guide to soldering strong, reliable, wiring. [...]
Improve your goods sheds with this guide
An invaluable reference resource for goods sheds. [...]
Best face mask for model making
It won't do for me. Now.
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A prototype inglenbook track plan
Love industrial heritage? Fancy an inglenook model railway shunting puzzle layout? Here's an industrial narrow gauge line that has an inglenook built in. [...]
Z Gauge Vs OO Gauge
OO gauge is the most popular UK model railway gauge, Z gauge is the smallest commercially available model trains. Both have strengths and weaknesses. Here's [...]
Wet pallets: a must have painting accessory
If you haven't aren't using a wet pallet you're missing out. [...]
Old Triang trains on modern Hornby track, yes or no
I'd love to give you a simple yes or no answer to this question but unfortunately the answer isn't as clear cut. [...]
Making my first exhibition layout
It was just another email. [...]
The best model railway controllers for DC / analogue layouts
Want to upgrade from the standard model train controller? Not sure which controller to buy? This is my guide to picking the best analogue to fit your budget [...]
Handy station building resource
A goldmine for station modellers. [...]
Resources for Triang railway collectors
No man is an island and no collector can amass the perfect collection all by him (or her) self. Here are contacts, resources and businesses I've found useful [...]
Is this the world’s smallest every model railway
There are lots of contenders to the smallest model railway but NOTHING I've seen comes close to this one.
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A present to myself
I don't smoke. Or take drugs. And I only drink moderately. What I do have a weakness for is... [...]
My Tri-ang Collection
I'm a bit of a Tri-ang train fan and collect original vintage rolling stock, here are a few photos of my favourite items from my collection.
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Can I mix Humbrol, Tamiya and Revel enamel paints?
Can I mix different makes of enamel paint? [...]
Vintage Signs For Your Layout
Looking for vintage advertising artwork for shop signs and posters on your layout or diorama? This is a fantastic resource.
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The best model scale to match 28mm war game figures
If you're looking for buildings, vehicles, accessories and scenery to go with 28mm war gaming and table top figures you'll need to the know scale. [...]
How to make the three most common woodwork joints
If you're building a model railway baseboard from wood you'll need to join various bits of wood together. Here's how to make the three most common wood work [...]
How to make a glue dispenser
Improve the accuracy of glue placement on your models with this DIY precision glue dispenser. [...]
Organising and storing my paints
Life in lockdown continues, as does the move to our new house, which is putting a damper on my man-cave activities.
Instead, I've been looking at ways to [...]