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Author: Andy Leaning
The Tri-ang company history
Tri-ang is a name that will be familiar to many railway modellers but where did it come from and what happened to the once mighty company? Here's a potted [...]
Don’t use this for baseboards
I'm always on the look out for new, cheaper or better materials to build model railways with so when someone wrote in suggesting fibreboard I had [...]
What scale is 28mm
What scale are 28mm war game miniatures? [...]
How to apply static grass to miniature bases without an applicator?
How to apply static grass to war game miniature bases when you don't have an electric applicator. [...]
Brunel: 4 Talents Shared By Modellers
Isambard Kingdom Brunel is a personal hero of mine, an inspiration behind many of my models and one of two patron saints of ModelRailwayEngineer.
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Protecting your rails while painting track
Most model railway track come with black sleepers. These look nothing like the real thing and many modellers paint them a more authentic colour.
Browns for [...]
How to test a model train without tools
How to test locomotives when out and about and you don't have your usual tools handy. [...]
How to create a glowing Blue light effect
Create those cool glowing Blue light effects on your miniatures without an airbrush. [...]
The number one piece of advice for building a model railway
This is my most recommended advice to those starting a model railway. If only I'd followed it. [...]
The Best Ballasting Tool For N Gauge Model Railways
Ballasting is one of those tasks you either love or hate on a model railway. It transforms your track work but is a slow laborious messy process that's hard to [...]
Static grass basing – how to make static grass bases for miniatures
Give your miniatures a lush green based with this 5-step technique. [...]
How wide are UK roads in OO and N gauge
If your layout features roads you'll want accurate widths for them, why go to all the trouble of making wonderful looking track and scenery only to ruin it [...]
How to make your own common modelling materials
Locked down due to Coronavirus? Can't get out to get model making supplies? Here's how you can make your own. [...]
MRE Another Gong
MRE has won Silver in the 2019 British Model Railway awards. [...]
Making an entrance
Progress update on my temporary mini diorama / model railway layout and how I'm making the timber mine entrance. [...]
Make your own ground foam
Making your own ground foam for scenery is fun, much cheaper than buying the commercial stuff and gives your more flexibility in your scenery.
But [...]
15 recycling ideas for model making
Fifteen things from around your house you can recycle and use for model making, wargaming and model railways to save money and the environment. [...]
Trouble-shooting track electrics tip
A simple little tip from MRE regular Tom P. for troubleshooting track electrics. [...]
What size is Z scale?
Z scale model train layouts are increasingly popular due to the small size and hence appeal for those with limited space but what are their dimensions? How [...]
Which Xuron track cutter to get (and how to use them for perfect cuts)
Struggling to get clean, straight ends, for your N, OO, and HO track when cutting it? Here's how I use the Xuron cutters to get the perfect track every time.
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