Kit building
Model railway kits come in many forms: buildings, locomotives, wagons…you name it, there’s likely to be a kit available to buy. In this section we show you how to build a number of model railway kits and in many cases we reveal how you can further improve them.
How to build a stone warehouse kit
Phil Parker investigates a new range of laser-cut kits, ideal for modellers with…
01 September 2020
How to build your first Metcalfe card kit
Many a modeller has learnt important constructional skills by building card…
01 September 2020
How to build an LNER 32FT Brake Van
Seeking variety for his fleet of rolling stock, Tony Wright turned to this…
19 August 2020
Building a 16mm Welsh Methodist chapel
There are around 1600 Methodist churches and chapels dotted around the UK, often…
17 August 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a narrow gauge flat wagon
There can be very few garden scale modellers not familiar with the Hudson skip…
14 August 2020
How to build a pit head
Looks can be deceiving with this intricate model, which is easier to build than…
04 August 2020
LCUT creative assembly and painting tips
A short tutorial about working with LCUT creative parts. A small station build…
08 July 2020
How to make a portakabin kit
Howard Smith constructs a multi-media kit for BRM's project layout and provides…
05 June 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a Wickham railcar shelter
When they're not carting Permanent Way teams around, Wickham Trolleys were…
04 June 2020
How to build a 16mm scale stake wagon
We assemble Brandbright's stake wagon kit in 32mm gauge. Based on a typical…
20 May 2020
How to build a laser-cut signal box kit
We build a laser-cut kit from LCUT Creative - a fine addition for many layouts.
14 May 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a 2 aspect colour light signal
Working signals make a big difference to the look of a modern layout. We build…
29 April 2020
How to build your first O gauge kit
Modelling in the 'senior scale' might be unfamiliar territory, but employs many…
22 April 2020
Model Railways – Using Pencils on Brickwork – Top Tips
Using pencil crayons is quick, easy and will work on most materials, especially…
17 April 2020
Model Railways: Working with Plastic Sheet – Top Tips
From buildings to wagons or locomotives, these sheets can be used to good effect…
16 April 2020
