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: 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
How to model litter and industrial waste on your model railway
Bringing your post-1950s layout to life is all in the detail, as Michael Russell…
01 October 2020
Ask Phil - Track weathering without an airbrush
Question: How can I make my track dirty? Everyone seems to use an airbrush but I…
01 October 2020
How to model overgrown grass
Howard Smith creates an area of neglected and abandoned land, as commonly-found…
01 October 2020
