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.
2024 VIDEO: Weathering an N gauge wagon
Working in smaller scale requires some changes in weathering techniques - Phil…
11 April 2024
Modelling rope with Phil Parker
Rope should be everywhere on a steam-era layout - but making miniature rope look…
04 April 2024
We build the Flying Scotsman!
Time for a bit of fun! We take Locomotion's new brick-building kit of this…
22 March 2024
Simple model railway trackplan ideas
Lacking inspiration? These trackplans can offer interest, modelling…
By Howard Smith | 20 September 2023
Working with plastic or styrene sheet – top tips
From buildings to wagons or locomotives, these plastic (or styrene) sheets can…
30 August 2023
A guide to DCC decoders
Here are the most popular DCC decoder options for your model railway…
By Howard Smith | 30 August 2023
How to model a beach scene
Join talented modeller, Jamie Warne, as he shares some key modelling tips and…
20 July 2023
How to model stone walls
Jamie Warne's practical tips can help you create realistic stone walls for your…
13 July 2023
Top five tips to improve your card kits
Card kits are a great way to introduce yourself to the modelling hobby,…
24 May 2023
UK model railway eras explained
If you’re undecided on which railway era to model on your next layout, here we…
17 May 2023
Scratchbuilding an Upper-Class open balcony coach in 16mm scale
Scratchbuilding is less of an economy and more of an adventure suggests Dave…
27 March 2023
The Peckforton Light Railway
Rik Bennett treats us to a tour of his 16mm scale line and explains its history,…
27 March 2023
Building the PDF models 16mm scale cabbed Hunslet
Scott Rixon adds some battery steam power to his fleet with this gorgeous…
By Phil Parker | 27 March 2023
Building a viaduct for my garden
Steve Howard creates a bespoke viaduct for his 16mm scale line, that looks…
27 March 2023
Getting all fired up with Bole Laser Craft's ammunitions van
Mark Thatcher builds a 7/8th’s Woolwich Arsenal Railway van kit.
By Phil Parker | 27 March 2023
