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Q&A Modelling
All your model making questions answered.
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. [...]
How to create a glowing Blue light effect
Create those cool glowing Blue light effects on your miniatures without an airbrush. [...]
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. [...]
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.
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Make a realistic thatched roof
Living in Surrey, I see a lot of thatched roofs. There's no denying their beauty. But recreating them in miniature for a model railway or diorama is [...]
How long after priming can I paint miniatures
Before you get near to painting miniatures, it's recommended that they be primed to provide a better base for subsequent paints to grip to. [...]
How to paint lifelike figure faces
If there's one element of model making and painting I REALLY struggle with it's face painting. I can never get the results I wanted. This six minute guide [...]
Best humidity to prime miniatures
If you're getting poor results with your mini priming it could be due to the climate, and the humidity in particular. [...]
How to make rock faces
Creating realistic cliffs and rock formations in miniature is surprisingly difficult but with these techniques, some practice and a bit of time anyone can do [...]
Building a Metcalfe Church? Here’s how to add stained glass windows
Models of churches for layouts look great but typically miss one vital element. [...]
How to make a Christmas scene
'Tis the season to be jolly and what better to wake up to on Christmas morning than a snow-covered model railway display. How's how Santa makes his. [...]
How to recreate sunburnt fields
Do something different with your model railway scenery and landscape and create a summer heat wave in miniature. [...]
Can acrylic paint go on enamel primer
Can you use acrylic paints over an enamel primer undercoat? Yes, you can. Here's what you need to know to do it successfully.
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How to make scenic cement: my foolproof 3 part recipe for the best ground cover
There's a lot of misunderstanding around scenic glue but it's surprisingly simple once you know how to make it. [...]
Humbrol Clear Gloss – What, How, Why
Humbrol's Gloss Clear is an often overlooked material for model making but it's incredibly useful and is far more than just a clear finish. [...]
How to make snow
Winter is coming... Fancy adding a seasonal touch to your layout? Here's how to make snow that you can add to a model railway to give it that festive touch. [...]
How to Make OO Scale Corrugated Roofing
Corrugated sheeting is a common material on railway buildings, particularly in the late steam era, but how can you make it? [...]
How to make your own scatter & why I’ll never buy scatter material again
I'll never buy scatter for my model railways again. [...]