Modelling tips

In this section of the web site, we will attempt to bring you members hints and tips to better modelling techniques and methods, and mini-projects that you can attempt.
We hope to add more articles at regular intervals.

  • Painting Your Model – A short guide to quality paint finishes without the use of an airbrush

    By Steve Cook

    ‘Whether you are … an experienced modeller or new to the hobby the task of painting your model can spell the difference between satisfaction and frustration.’

    Steve’s article on achieving quality paint finishes.

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  • An On30 kit bash – the Scrap Car Challenge

    By Paul Joel

    ‘…anything I had suitable in my ‘bits box’ – I don’t actually have a bits box, but I do now wish I had – I kept finding things I could use that I didn’t know I had…’
    Paul’s article on kit-bashing an On30 scrap car.

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  • Detailing the Bachmann On30 Gas Mechanical

    By Paul Joel

    ‘I then fitted the access doors to the skirts, initially in the open position, until I managed to knock two of them off again…’
    Paul’s article on detailing Bachmann’s On30 Gas Mechanical.

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  • Presentation is Everything

    By Roger Joel

    ‘What I am campaigning for is a general improvement in the way in which many exhibition layouts are presented to the spectator.’
    Roger’s article on how to show off your exhibition layout to its greatest potential.

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  • Making the figures on Pine Bluffs

    By Denis Holland

    ‘First I scraped off the jeans and shaped the legs to appear bare. Then I had a cold shower!’

    Denis’ article on creating some unique figures for Pine Bluffs.

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  • A Handy Shack with a Hidden Purpose

    By Paul Joel

    ‘As this was to be a wooden shack, it seemed logical to work in wood.’

    Paul’s article on building a wooden shack to hide a point actuator located in an awkward place on your layout.

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