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.
Scratchbuilding an Upper-Class open balcony coach in 16mm scale
Scratchbuilding is less of an economy and more of an adventure suggests Dave…
27 March 2023
The Peckforton Light Railway
Rik Bennett treats us to a tour of his 16mm scale line and explains its history,…
27 March 2023
Building the PDF models 16mm scale cabbed Hunslet
Scott Rixon adds some battery steam power to his fleet with this gorgeous…
By Phil Parker | 27 March 2023
Building a viaduct for my garden
Steve Howard creates a bespoke viaduct for his 16mm scale line, that looks…
27 March 2023
Getting all fired up with Bole Laser Craft's ammunitions van
Mark Thatcher builds a 7/8th’s Woolwich Arsenal Railway van kit.
By Phil Parker | 27 March 2023
Building a truss girder bridge
If you saw our display at the National Garden Railway Show this year, you'll…
01 January 2023
Building a hi-fi platelayers hut
Intentio's hut has been available for some time in 4mm scale. How does a 16mm…
01 January 2023
Confessions of a 3D bodgeller
Rik Bennett takes his modelling talents into the digital realm.
01 January 2023
How to build a Metcalfe industrial unit
Phil Parker builds this accessible N gauge modern warehouse kit – a great entry…
15 December 2022
How to make a shunting tractor
Phil Parker shows how easily a die-cast road model tractor can be adapted to…
15 December 2022
Installing the Magnorail system
Want to learn more about Magnorail and how to animate your model railway? Phil…
15 December 2022
10 things you should know about DCC
Digital Command Control (DCC) is one of the most popular methods for model…
03 November 2022
Getting started in garden railways
Building a railway in the garden can be cheaper than you think. Garden Rail…
21 October 2022
Model railway trackplan types explained
There are a few trackplan types around which model railways are based. Here's a…
13 October 2022
