Make. Paint. Build: Tips and tutorials for model trains, scale modellers and miniature war games.
Intermediate
Tips from an exhibition layout: Oak Road by Mike Buick
Mike Buick will be familiar to many modellers as the creator of the Oak Road layout. It's a beautiful layout exhibition with astonishingly lifelike modelling. [...]
Does your backscene distract from your layout?
Are beautiful photo realistic back scenes too good and distracting from our models? [...]
How to join and solder wires for the most reliable connections
How have I missed this? [...]
6 Golden Rules To Successfully Using Second-hand Track
Second hand track can be a bargain but also a right royal pain.
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Bending track or making your own flexible track
Standard track cramping your style? Don't want to buy flexible track? Here's how to make your track bend and go where you want it.
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Better Bends
If you have curves on your layout heres a quick technique that will make them look better. [...]
Making A Garage Fit For A Railway
I’ve had a few emails and comments recently from modellers asking if a garage can be used to house their model railway.
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Not just trains: cars, vans and boats for model railways
Want a car for your OO gauge level crossing? A fishing boat for your N scale harbour? A cycle outside the signal box? Who wouldn't.
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