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.
Model railway baseboards: all you need to know
At the heart of every successful model railway lies a baseboard. Here's a guide…
26 September 2022
Modelling hedges for your model railway: all you need to know
How to make model railway hedges for your layout, tips on modelling…
23 September 2022
Locomotive lamps: a beginner's guide
Important for identification and safety, locomotive lamps once played an…
25 August 2022
Modelling snow: all you need to know
Modelling snow effects on your model railway is easier than you think – as we…
16 August 2022
On the picket line: we show you how to model workers on strike
It seems like strikes are in the national news almost daily at the moment, with…
10 August 2022
Tunnel portals: all you need to know
Tunnel entrances can take many different forms. We look at widely-available…
By Howard Smith | 02 August 2022
Model trees: all you need to know
It's rare to see a model railway without trees, especially if you’re modelling a…
28 July 2022
Trackplan inspiration: layouts with water
Looking to model water on your next layout project? Whether it's a tranquil…
20 July 2022
Model Railway Buildings: A Beginners Guide
This guide aims to explain the key differences between the different model…
14 July 2022
How to weather your first model
Looking to create a subtle weathered effect on your latest locomotive purchase…
06 July 2022
Ballasting model railway track: All you need to know
Real railways run on a bed of crushed rocks called 'ballast'. In our latest…
30 June 2022
Five great layout features
Add a dash of interest to your model railway and show it at its best with these…
24 June 2022
Push your modelling skills with this brass kit
Howard Smith constructs a highly-detailed etched brass chassis underframe kit…
By Howard Smith | 09 June 2022
Model Railway Static Grass: All you need to know
We all aspire to achieve realistic-looking grass on our model railway, this…
08 June 2022
How to assemble a 'download and print-at-home' kit
Michael Russell shares techniques for constructing a paper-based model building…
27 May 2022
