News from your model shop - 17th July 2022

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Summer in this country may be a little hit and miss, but when it comes to modelling the hottest season of the year, there's no reason why you can't nail it every time!

Whether you are planning to casually anchor your scene to a summer month or go full-on exotic, there are models to help, and nothing says hot and sunny like fully-canopied trees. But if you fancy something a little more reminiscent of a desert region or Mediterranean resort, have you ever considered using palm trees or cacti to achieve the desired look? Woodland Scenics produces a choice of three or five-inch palm trees as well as a convincing set of various sized cactuses, all of which display fantastic detail and come ready for use.



Closer to home, there are many things you can do to add that summery feel to your layout. Preiser's HO/OO gauge 'Beach Furniture' kit includes all of the deckchairs, sunbeds and loungers you'll ever need to populate a beach or lido diorama. Add a Noch hotdog/ice cream stall to your park and a Busch 'Summer Flowers' kit to your green areas and your summer scene is sure to have a sunny outlook.



For your natural rivers and lakes, why not add a few water sport actions sets? Noch's water sports or kayak sets are ideal for this, but if you don't have any water features on your layout, Busch's paddling pool set will certainly make the most of your back gardens.



Back on dry land, a stroll through the countryside is a much-anticipated summer pastime. Faller's fully hand-painted ramblers set along with a Busch's picnic area kit will make your countryside appear populated with outdoor sun-seekers. While for an extra special cameo scene, why not add a couple picnicking from the trunk of their American Classic?

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• How do I create rust streaks?

• What is the correct spacing to use between two parallel tracks in OO gauge?
• What is the dome for on a steam locomotive?
• What are electrofrog points?
• What's the best way to cut expanded foam or polystyrene when modelling?
• What scale of people should I use on a cake or floral display?

• Train-Tech DS8 Working Red/Yellow Light Signal for DCC in OO Gauge
• Dapol C060 Static model of a Class 04 Diesel Shunter in OO gauge
• Valom 72041 Bristol Buckingham C.Mk.1 - 1/72 Scale
• Graham Farish 379-310 Permanent Way Workers in N Gauge
• Trumpeter 09975 Set of two paint pallets with removable partitions
• Expotools - 11516 - 16 Piece HSS Drill Set
• Faller 151603 Ramblers & Hikers Figure Set - HO Gauge
• Cambrian Models C115 LSWR 10 ton van kit - OO gauge
• Berko B301 Red/Green Platform Starter Signal (Analogue/Fully Assembled) in OO Gauge
• Woodland Scenics TR3600 Set of 13 Cactus Plants (1⁄2 - 2 1⁄4 in.)

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