Modellings tips and answers - Modelling a castle in OO and N gauge - Videos
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This week in history
On the 1st of November 1908, the most luxurious passenger train in the world (according to the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway - LBSCR) was launched. It was called the Southern Belle and operated between London Victoria and Brighton.
Tool of the week
This week's tool of the week is a pack of very fine cable from Expotools. The advantages of very fine wire will be appreciated by anyone who has ever tried fitted lighting into a model carriage or building. Another typical use is for cabling DCC decoders. This five-strand 0.10mm cable is super flexible and can be easily routed where it won't be seen but is rated 0.5amp at 500v making it very useful.
Conquering the castle
Creating a tourist attraction on a model railway is never easy. They generally take up a lot of space and are difficult to merge into a quiet village scene, but a castle is one attraction that is well worth considering. Castles look great either as part of a city landscape or in the middle of the countryside, and that makes them a credible option for adding a feature to your layout no matter where it is set.
Metcalfe's castle system is impressive both in appearance and its ability to fit most layouts thanks to its modular design. Castle sections are supplied as a variety of OO gauge cardboard kits that represent a gatehouse, watch tower, curtain walls and the main hall allowing you to include or omit as many features as you wish whilst keeping an eye on the space available. They even produce a pack of compatible castle wall sheets should you wish to adapt or add to your model to fit a really awkward space.
To finish your model off, why not include a moat? Woodland Scenics' Murky Water Tint is ideal for giving model water a realistic stagnant effect and will really help bring your castle scene to life.
If you are modelling in N gauge, the news is good! The same kits are also produced in 1:148 scale and include the gatehouse, watch tower, curtain walls, main hall and wall sheets. N gauge fans are also treated to an extra watch tower in their pack giving even more design options. If you are considering installing a roadway leading up to your castle, Vollmer's N gauge cobblestone card sheets are perfect for the job thanks to their embossed design delivering a textured and realistic surface.
With its modular design and purposeful realistic appearance, the castle is a long-awaited addition to the cardboard kit range, and now there is no excuse for you not to conquer your very own model castle.
With its modular design and purposeful realistic appearance, the castle is a long-awaited addition to the cardboard kit range, and now there is no excuse for you not to conquer your very own model castle.
Modelling tips
We keep on adding modelling tips to our website. Here are the latest ones:
- Which parts of a model railway locomotive do I need to oil?
- Which is the best track to use for my layout?
- What to do when plastic cement, doesn't cement!
- Where is the best location to base my model railway on?
- Should I use my old model railway layout or buy a new one?
Unboxing videos
You want to know what is inside the boxes of modelling products? We open them for you! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified before everyone else or simply click on this selection. Please note that videos are at the bottom of each page.
- 135 - Model Scene 5174 Luggage and trolley set N gauge
- 136 - P&D Marsh PDB14 Bookstall kiosk N gauge
- 137 - Preiser 79099 Set of 6 male commuters wearing casual attire N gauge
- 138 - Gaugemaster GM185 Set of 3 weeping willow trees (8cm tall)
- 139 - Wills Kits SS26 Victorian bridge kit OO gauge
- 140 - Peco PSG-76 Self adhesive grass tufts 10mm Autumn
- 141 - Wills Kits SS84 Waterwheel and sluice gates kit OO gauge
- 142 - Busch 1497 Wooden footbridge kit HO gauge
- 143 - Wills Kits' Craftsman CK22 Watermill kit OO gauge
- 144 - Woodland Scenics TR3536 Set of two large water's edge trees
- 145 - Peco LK-50 Level crossing gates kit OO gauge
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