Category: Let’s Build

SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LAYOUT OR DIORAMA?

Whether you’re an experienced modeller, or you’re just starting out, the Railway Modellers club is here to help guide you through the long and winding journey that is layout building!

From start to finish, our tutorials and guides are split into bite-sized, manageable chunks, helping you achieve excellent results at all stages of the build.

To keep things easy, we’ve broken down the process into 6 main areas:

Design

More Recycling Ideas For Scenic Ideas For Your Layout – Part 2

by Iain | Mar 14, 2019 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Let's Build | 2 |

More Recycling Ideas For Your Scenics - Part two Our good friend Martin, one the back of part one...

LX225-OO Low Relief Engine Shed Build

by wicky0570 | Mar 11, 2019 | Design | 0 |
Model Railway in a Box – Part 3

by wicky0570 | Feb 27, 2019 | Planning A Layout Or Diorama | 2 |
Model Railway in a Box – Part 2

by wicky0570 | Feb 25, 2019 | Planning A Layout Or Diorama | 0 |
Model Railway Scales & Gauges – T Gauge

by Iain | Feb 18, 2019 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Let's Build | 4 |

Locomotives & Rolling Stock

Bachmann BR 10ton Insulated Van

by Iain | Sep 4, 2019 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 0 |

Bachmann BR 10ton Insulated VanAnother Bachmann van wagon, this time of the BR era. Released back...

Bachmann LNER 12ton Van

by Iain | Sep 4, 2019 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 0 |
Hornby ScotRail Mk2F TSO (2019 new tooling release)

by Iain | Aug 22, 2019 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 0 |
Hornby ScotRail Mk2F BSO (2019 new tooling release)

by Iain | Aug 21, 2019 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 2 |
Bachmann GWR 12t Shockvan

by Iain | Aug 12, 2019 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 0 |

Build

July 2019 Club Points

by Iain | Jul 1, 2019 | Build, First Steps, Let's Build, Railway Infrastructure, Scenery & Buildings, Scratch Building | 0 |

JULY 2019 MONTHLY CLUB POINTSGood morning club members. A quick heads up to tell you monthly club...

Scratch Building Platforms Project – Part Three (Platform Texture Sheets – Inner Curves)

by Iain | Jun 26, 2019 | Build, First Steps, Let's Build, Railway Infrastructure, Scenery & Buildings, Scratch Building | 0 |
Scratch Building Platforms Project – PartTwo

by Iain | Jun 25, 2019 | Build, First Steps, Let's Build, Railway Infrastructure, Scenery & Buildings, Scratch Building | 0 |
Scratch Building Platforms Project – Part One

by Iain | Jun 5, 2019 | Baseboards, Build, First Steps, Let's Build | 2 |
Changing speaker cv settings

by Iain | Jun 5, 2019 | Track Laying, Youtube Videos | 0 |

Detailing

Kit Bundles (Part Three) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX001-OO 1930’s Factory)

by Iain | Sep 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 1 |

SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX001-OO 1930’s Low Relief Factory) Following...

Kit Bundles (Part Two) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX032-OO Industrial Chimney)

by Iain | Sep 3, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Kit Bundles (Part One) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (OO/HO Scale)

by Iain | Sep 3, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
New Free Signs Download Sheet For Club Members (Vintage Signs Sheet)

by Iain | Aug 30, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 2 |
Building The LX246-OO 20ft Shipping Container Site Offices Kit

by Iain | Aug 28, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |

Scenery & Buildings

Kit Bundles (Part Three) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX001-OO 1930’s Factory)

by Iain | Sep 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 1 |

SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX001-OO 1930’s Low Relief Factory) Following...

Kit Bundles (Part Two) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX032-OO Industrial Chimney)

by Iain | Sep 3, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Kit Bundles (Part One) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (OO/HO Scale)

by Iain | Sep 3, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
New Free Signs Download Sheet For Club Members (Vintage Signs Sheet)

by Iain | Aug 30, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 2 |
Building The LX246-OO 20ft Shipping Container Site Offices Kit

by Iain | Aug 28, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |

Layout Maintenance

Tool Tidy Tip

by PantoPete | May 14, 2019 | Tools | 3 |

Here’s a tip for keeping all your small tools tidy and to hand. Recently we had to buy a new...

Maintenance

by Iain | Jan 17, 2019 | First Steps, Layout Maintenance | 2 |
Dapol Class 73 Running Issue & Lighting Fix

by Iain | Jan 11, 2019 | First Steps, Locomotive Maintenance | 0 |
Hiding Surface Mount Point Motors

by Iain | Jan 10, 2019 | Ballast & Lineside Features, First Steps, Layout Maintenance, Let's Build, Railway Infrastructure, Scenery & Buildings, Workbench Ideas | 0 |
Craft knife and blades

by Caddieman | Dec 21, 2018 | Tools | 5 |

Kit Bundles (Part Three) – SMS-BP6 Industria...

Posted by Iain | Sep 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 1 |

Club Voucher Codes Use & Conditions

Posted by Iain | Sep 11, 2019 | News & Reviews | 0 |

Club voucher Orders For Next week (Sept 14th ̵...

Posted by Iain | Sep 10, 2019 | News & Reviews | 0 |

All

Add super realistic corrosion easy with secret Pro-method

by Justin | Dec 18, 2018 | Youtube Videos | 7 |

We’ll finish off by joining that jolly chappie over in Sweden for a look at how to do super...

Passenger Coach Lighting

by Justin | Mar 16, 2018 | Coaches, Electrics, Weathering & Detailing, Youtube Videos | 10 |
Deresley Update #8

by Justin | Dec 16, 2017 | Layout Showcase, Scenery - Bonus Videos, Youtube Videos | 1 |
Merry Christmas Everyone!

by Justin | Dec 22, 2017 | Youtube Videos | 6 |
HOW TO MAKE COBBLESTONE STREET TO THE DIORAMA

by Iain | Apr 26, 2019 | Youtube Videos | 7 |

All

Understanding ETH

by Holls | Sep 19, 2018 | Coaches, Locomotives & Rolling Stock | 0 |

Many Modern Image modellers are aware of the data panel sported by diesel and electric locomotives, most know what ETH means, but less are aware of the meaning of the number. This article pertains to the mid...