Techniques
Our aim is to help you become a better railway modeller by giving you the latest railway modelling advice from our team of experts. This section includes modelling techniques covering track, weathering, kit building, scenery, DC-DCC plus other essential model railway skills.
Ask Phil: Wiring or tracklaying first?
What is the correct sequence when laying track and wiring it up for DCC? Fix the…
By Phil Parker | 23 April 2021
Paint an N gauge signal box
In the May 2021 issue of BRM, Phil Parker builds a OO signal box kit from…
By Phil Parker | 19 April 2021
Ask Phil: Will 'OO' models run on 'HO' track?
I am a British ex-pat living in the USA. I have some nice UK 'OO' locomotives…
By Phil Parker | 17 February 2021
Build an N gauge Wickham Trolley
Don't make your miniature Permanent Way gang walk to work - Phil Parker shows us…
By Phil Parker | 16 February 2021
Ask Phil: Surface mounted point motors
Please could you advise on surface mounted point motors with ease of mounting…
By Phil Parker | 16 February 2021
Ask Phil: How do I pin track down?
I've been told that it's wrong to use a hammer to pin track down. How am I…
By Phil Parker | 11 February 2021
Rust effects created using hair spray
Watch BRM's (British Railway Modelling) Phil Parker demonstrate how to weather…
By Phil Parker | 01 February 2021
Ask Phil: Adding a stone effect to a building wall
I've built a laser-cut building kit and I'd like to make the walls look like…
By Phil Parker | 01 February 2021
Ask Phil: How high is a 009 platform?
What would be a typical height for a station platform for a 009 model?…
By Phil Parker | 27 January 2021
How to create a railway modelling farm scene
Skilled railway modeller, Jamie Warne, talks us through his farmyard diorama…
By Phil Parker | 26 January 2021
Ask Phil: Scratchbuilding a useful hut
With all the local model shops shut, and plenty of time on my hands, can you…
By Phil Parker | 21 January 2021
Ask Phil: Creating ice and snow
We see a lot of summertime layouts, but looking outside, I'm tempted to set mine…
14 January 2021
Basic model railway soldering techniques
Does soldering scare you? Worry no more, as Howard Smith takes us through the…
By Phil Parker | 07 January 2021
Ask Phil: Building a coal stage
I need a coaling stage for my OO gauge layout but can't find one that fits the…
21 December 2020
Ask Phil: What is a fibre pen for?
In my Christmas stocking, Santa has brought me a "Scratch brush". I'm told it…
21 December 2020
