Basics

How many times have you worked on a project with strip styrene, only to find a pile of random pieces left when you’re done? Is that .015″ or .020″? You’re not... [Read more]

Having blueprints, plans or photos scaled properly to N scale can be very helpful whether you’re scratchbuilding or just want a scale reference. For many modelers, sizing a photo... [Read more]

You just bought a new kit structure and unfortunately, all of the windows are molded in place with the wall sections!  What do you do now? The Dilemma Those of you who haven’t... [Read more]

An airbrush seems to be an intimidating modeling tool for many modelers. There’s often a misconception that airbrushes can’t possibly be that much better than traditional... [Read more]

Old kits are not always worth putting into the trash.  Often with a little work they can take on a whole new life and spend many more years on your layout.  Wether it is touching... [Read more]

I’ve always wanted a spray booth for containing over-spray when I spray paint or air brush a model.  But with the price of a commercial spray booth in the hundreds of dollars,... [Read more]

Now a days, there are more good resources and up-to-date product information available to model railroaders than ever before. There are countless Web sites, forums, personal blogs and... [Read more]

Elmer's Stix-All Installing window glazing can be a problem for some modelers because many glues react with the clear styrene or acetate used for the glazing. Cyanoacrylate (CA)... [Read more]

One of the easiest ways to add a level of fine detail to your structures is to add mortar between the bricks of your structures. Many modelers shy away from this detail and find it... [Read more]

Making your own decals is a great way to customize your layout, from structures, rolling stock, locomotives and  much much more.  Yes there are thousands of great decals commercially available... [Read more]