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 create cameo scenes
How do you engage a non-enthusiast looking at your layout? Phil Parker presents…
By Phil Parker | 09 September 2021
How to build a battery locomotive
Underground trains are iconic but feel hidden away from the public gaze. They…
08 September 2021
How to make your first model
Our hobby welcomes newcomers on a weekly basis. Regardless of their modelling…
08 September 2021
Weathering 009 skip wagons
Working wagons should show their battle scars, especially narrow gauge skip…
By Phil Parker | 07 September 2021
Phil's Practical - Personalise a J94
With the reappearance of the ex-DJM models J94 as part of the EFE Rail range, we…
07 September 2021
Phil's Practical - Weather a steam locomotive
Real trains get dirty – Phil Parker shares how to replicate this on models to…
06 September 2021
Wiring your model railway: top tips
When it works, we ignore its existence, when it doesn’t, we can be tempted to…
06 September 2021
How to build a Sentinel Steam Railcar
Single-coach trains are useful for space-starved modellers. Phil Parker…
05 September 2021
How to make realistic shop windows
We all moan about the changing high street and lack of model shops in many…
04 September 2021
Ideas to make better backscenes
Andy York looks at how we might better set the scene on our layouts. Don’t just…
04 September 2021
How to build your first shunter
Phil Parker assembles this accessible new industrial locomotive from Planet…
03 September 2021
How to model graffiti on your model railway
Love it or loath it, graffiti has become a common feature on railway property…
02 September 2021
How to adapt the Hattons Andrew Barclay
A growing number of cottage industry manufacturers are producing conversion kits…
By Howard Smith | 02 September 2021
How to model different trees
Tired of your trees looking similar, or worse, like lollipops? Make your…
01 September 2021
Detail a Bachmann Wickham Trolley
A OO gauge Wickham is a terrific little model - we look at how it can be…
By Phil Parker | 01 September 2021
