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.
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 make a Class 20/3 from an RTR model
For two decades, these machines have worked a variety of trains. Jack Taylor…
03 June 2020
Hornby’s most notable moments
Our beloved manufacturer of model railways has reached its centenary. We reflect…
02 June 2020
How to make an HRA from Bachmann’s HTA
In line with prototype conversions allowing denser aggregates to be carried in…
28 May 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a car park
Car parks are an essential part of any scene, we show you how to lay your own…
27 May 2020
How to create summer scenery on your model railway
Summer is marked by the exuberance of the natural world as plant life races to…
22 May 2020
Top 10 money-saving tips for your railway modelling
Look after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves. Howard Smith…
21 May 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
Phil's Practical - Garden shed to beach hut
Summer is on the way. Relive those lazy days on the beach in miniature by…
20 May 2020
How to build a battery-powered locomotive for the garden
Dave Skertchly builds a budget 16mm locomotive for his garden line.
18 May 2020
How to model winter on your model railway
We create a miniature scene to depict the depths of winter, using a selection of…
18 May 2020
Phil's Practical - A ruined roof
Here Phil builds a barn roof that has seen better days. The slates have been…
14 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
Top tips to fighting dust on your model railway
Howard Smith provides ideas to combat the perennial problem of dust on our model…
13 May 2020