Kit building
Model railway kits come in many forms: buildings, locomotives, wagons…you name it, there’s likely to be a kit available to buy. In this section we show you how to build a number of model railway kits and in many cases we reveal how you can further improve them.
How to build a pit head
Looks can be deceiving with this intricate model, which is easier to build than…
04 August 2020
How to build your first shunter
Phil Parker assembles this accessible new industrial locomotive from Planet…
22 July 2020
LCUT creative assembly and painting tips
A short tutorial about working with LCUT creative parts. A small station build…
08 July 2020
How to make realistic shop windows
We all moan about the changing high street and lack of model shops in many…
19 June 2020
How to build a battery locomotive
Underground trains are iconic but feel hidden away from the public gaze. They…
11 June 2020
How to make a portakabin kit
Howard Smith constructs a multi-media kit for BRM's project layout and provides…
05 June 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a Wickham railcar shelter
When they're not carting Permanent Way teams around, Wickham Trolleys were…
04 June 2020
How to build a 16mm scale stake wagon
We assemble Brandbright's stake wagon kit in 32mm gauge. Based on a typical…
20 May 2020
How to build a laser-cut signal box kit
We build a laser-cut kit from LCUT Creative - a fine addition for many layouts.
14 May 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a 2 aspect colour light signal
Working signals make a big difference to the look of a modern layout. We build…
29 April 2020
How to build your first O gauge kit
Modelling in the 'senior scale' might be unfamiliar territory, but employs many…
22 April 2020
Model Railways – Using Pencils on Brickwork – Top Tips
Using pencil crayons is quick, easy and will work on most materials, especially…
17 April 2020
Model Railways: Working with Plastic Sheet – Top Tips
From buildings to wagons or locomotives, these sheets can be used to good effect…
16 April 2020
Model Railways: Building Card Kits – Top Tips
Card kits are an affordable and easy method to rapidly add architecture to your…
15 April 2020
How to make custom card buildings
We had a spare piece of land on a layout and had always planned to build on this…
28 January 2020
