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.
Ask Phil: What are angle plates?
Watching your baseboard building video, I'd like to know what the jig you used…
By Phil Parker | 22 December 2021
Enhance your layout with a narrow gauge feeder line
Inspired by a recent trip to a preserved railway, Phil Parker builds a narrow…
13 December 2021
Build an industrial water tower
You can't have a steam engine shed without a water tower, so to accompany the…
By Phil Parker | 07 October 2021
Miniaturising coal for your model trains
Nearly every station had a pile of coal to feed locomotives and most of those…
By Phil Parker | 24 September 2021
How to gild a lilly
Phil Parker upgrades the latest addition to the Metcalfe Models range with…
23 September 2021
How to assemble miniature signals
Recently due an eye test, Howard Smith provided a visual test of his own with…
By Howard Smith | 22 September 2021
How to motorise a turntable kit
These impressive features of larger steam depots have long-interested modellers.…
By Phil Parker | 22 September 2021
How to improve the appearance of track
In a bid to transform your permanent way into one of the star qualities of your…
20 September 2021
How to optimise your layout lighting
Theatrical consultant, Giles Favell, shares his years of experience in set and…
20 September 2021
Wiring for reliability
Here to keep your layout's 'veins' in good order, Paul Moss shares techniques…
20 September 2021
How to animate a shunter
Hornby's attractive, versatile shunter is proving popular with modellers and…
20 September 2021
Ask Phil: How do I pin track down?
I've been told that it's wrong to use a hammer to pin track down. How am I…
By Phil Parker | 20 September 2021
How to grow your own scenery for your model railway
Looking to cut the cost of your hobby? Green-fingered modellers can benefit from…
By Howard Smith | 20 September 2021
How to fit and program a DCC point motor
Fitting point motors used to mean lots of time-consuming wiring and soldering,…
17 September 2021
Smartphones and DCC: The changing face of connectivity
DCC users are increasingly swapping traditional DCC handsets for smartphones…
17 September 2021
