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Thanks, I think I'll wait and have a look at the new kit when it comes out

Hi guys I use a Nce powercab system just now. It does everything I need but I'm not comfortable with the throttle control on the handheld. A few years ago I had a lenz system with the lh90 controller with a control dial I prefered. Looking at maybe changing to the lenz system I'm having problems fin...

Hi Paul, I let it sit in the dettol for about an hour, then gave it a scrub with an old paintbrush, put it back on for another hour, removed then let the model dry, then gave it a rub with isopropyl alcohol, let it dry then airbrushed Base coat and colours. Still got to put the nameplates and snowpl...

Hi after much humming and hawing I decided to strip my "Scottish Hostellier" and repaint and rebrand to "Loch Rannoch", as there was a big scratch running through one of the large logos on the model. I stripped the shell using dettol, then repainted using humoral acrylics, before...

Hi guys, has anyone used the above track piece to join with Hornby track?

Finally finished repainting and fit new transfers.
Quite happy for a first attempt.

Cheers guys.

Hi, has anyone tried to build a chassis for the Caledonian cl104 tank loco using a 0-4-0 loco chassis?

Cheers I'll try Mr muscle next

Soak for 1/2 hour, scrub with greenie, then soak for another 1/2 hour scrub and rinse.
What do you think?

Result I think before and after pics

Hi guys, I have used methylated spirits an dettol to strip plastic model minis, has anyone tried them to strip the paint from a plastic model loco or carriage?

Hi guys sorry if this shouldn't be posted here.
I have several 00 gauge items that I am looking to sell/trade (going to n gauge don't have room for 00 layout). Has anyone had any experience of selling items to rails/hattons? Do you get a good deal from them?

Cheers guys, I'll stick to solder then

Hi, has anyone built a brass Etched loco kit using superglue instead of soldering?
I have built one using solder, but wondering it would be easier using superglue?