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As the name suggests, this is where you’ll find a number of additional railway modelling techniques such as detailing, modification and painting. Follow these guides, and the many more found on this website, to make yourself a better railway modeller.
VIDEO: Basic soldering skills
Learn basic soldering skills as we build this etched kit, ideal for beginners.
30 July 2019
How to scratch-build in plastic for model railways
Here we demonstrate beginners’ techniques for working with plastic sheet,…
30 July 2019
The BRM Guide to Colour Light Signals
Recent years have seen a considerable expansion in the number of companies…
25 July 2019
BRM meets the Diesel and Electric Modellers United
It's DEMU's 25th anniversary in 2019 - we have a chat to some of those involved.…
25 May 2019
3D printing model railways, is it the future?
The traditional method of scratch-building models is still the preferred choice…
13 May 2019
How to fit pickups to older model locomotives
Here we give you a step-by-step advice to transform your erratic-running…
09 April 2019
Building a track cleaning wagon for a garden railway
If you don't want your trains slipping and stumbling along the line, a rail…
21 March 2019
How to build a ‘Salmon’ wagon
We offer some best practice advice on assembling two variants of a wagon from…
20 March 2019
Model Railway Tools for Beginners
We take a look at the top model railway tools and equipment needed to help you…
15 February 2019
Model Railway Scales and gauges explained
What's the difference between scale and gauge in model railways? Here's our…
16 January 2019
How to model loads for model railway wagons
Colourful private owner model railway wagons would normally be full of coal, so…
09 January 2019
A complete guide to model railway baseboard construction
A step-by-step guide to model railway baseboard construction demonstrating how…
04 January 2019
How to modify a 'Tin Turtle'
A straightforward chassis swap is all that’s required to breathe new life into a…
18 October 2018
VIDEO: How to paint a 3D model figure
Model people are essential for a model railway. Watch this video on how to paint…
07 August 2018
VIDEO: How to paint a model skip
Watch this video to find out how to paint a resin skip.
07 August 2018
