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A long weekend means plenty of time to do modelling and learn new techniques so don't forget to read our latest modelling tips located at the bottom of the newsletter.
Doug Downie has sent us some pictures of a nice building he made using plastic sheets and Evergreen strips. Click on the picture for more images and more details on his process. Like Doug, please send us your pictures so we can see what you are working on!
The warmer weather is here. There are leaves on the trees and the evenings are getting lighter. So how about making some trees? Simply get some armatures and foliage and you can "spruce" up your layout. All these are suitable for all scale layouts.
Keep those locos and rolling stock oiled and greased and in tip-top condition. There is nothing worse than a sticky motor and squeaky wheels. So, for smooth running and less wear and tear on those gears and bearings, we recommend oiling them every few months.
When modelling, most people are looking for the maximum possible accuracy. If modelling steam era, there is an easy tweak that will get you a lot closer to that goal: add head lamps to the locomotives. Head lamps were used at the front of the engine to indicate to signalmen the nature of the trains (for instance express passenger train or parcels). Please note each region used a slightly different set of codes, so you are likely to want to do a bit of research.
We like the lamps from Springside as the range is large and covers all possibilities. They are also very well detailed and most of them are already painted. They also do a few extra such as brake shoes and irons. The full range in OO gauge can be seen by clicking here. Or have a look at these examples:
- What is MOROP?
- How do I build a Metcalfe kit?
- How do I wash off acrylic paint from unwanted places?
- How do I model narrow gauge railways in O gauge?
- What different types of layout are there?
Send us an email or give us a call to check availability or to reserve anything, whatever scale you model in. As usual, if we do not have in stock what you are looking for, we will order it for you and you will get it fast (usually within a week if the manufacturer has it in stock). We place weekly orders with most suppliers.
Upstairs Downstairs is usually open Tuesday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm. We are closed only on Monday and Sunday.
Upstairs Downstairs
3 Pier Street
Sandown, PO36 8JR
Isle of Wight
Tel: 01983 406 616
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