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 a railway modelling farm scene
Skilled railway modeller, Jamie Warne, talks us through his farmyard diorama…
By Phil Parker | 26 January 2021
Ask Phil: Scratchbuilding a useful hut
With all the local model shops shut, and plenty of time on my hands, can you…
By Phil Parker | 21 January 2021
Basic model railway soldering techniques
Does soldering scare you? Worry no more, as Howard Smith takes us through the…
By Phil Parker | 07 January 2021
Ask Phil: Building a coal stage
I need a coaling stage for my OO gauge layout but can't find one that fits the…
21 December 2020
Ask Phil: What is a fibre pen for?
In my Christmas stocking, Santa has brought me a "Scratch brush". I'm told it…
21 December 2020
Ask Phil: Beginners model railway guides
I'm very much excited about this early Christmas present - the Hornby Coca-Cola…
By Phil Parker | 09 December 2020
Ask Phil: What use is a cheap airbrush?
I've been given one of those really cheap airbrush sets as a present. Should I…
02 December 2020
Ask Phil: No more floating buildings
How do I avoid gaps underneath the buildings on my layout? John, Budbrooke.
26 November 2020
Ask Phil: Which hairspray do I need for scenic work?
I've heard about using hairspray for scenery, but don't know what to buy. Can…
19 November 2020
Ask Phil: How were coal wagons unloaded?
My question concerns end doors on wagons. I know these were flagged with a…
12 November 2020
Ask Phil: Which loco do I need for an industrial layout?
For my new adventure, a UK small shelf switching layout, I have been thinking…
04 November 2020
Ask Phil - What is a Sprat & Winkle coupling?
In your recent podcast, you mentioned something called a "Sprat & Winkle"…
29 October 2020
Ask Phil - Making a model road
Can you advise me how to model a road? I'm not keen on stick-on versions. Ian,…
20 October 2020
Ask Phil - Private Owner wagons on British Railways
I have a load of private owner wagons, but my layout is set in the British…
15 October 2020
How to build a custom layout vehicle
When die-cast manufacturers don't produce the specific vehicle you need,…
13 October 2020
