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 POA/SSA Scrap Wagon

by Iain | Jul 11, 2019 | Diesel Locomotives, Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale | 0 |

Bachmann POA/SSA WagonFirst released by Bachmann back in 1997 onwards with the model later joining...

Yet another way to make Containers – but even CHEAPER

by PACtrain | Jul 9, 2019 | Wagon Loads | 4 |
Chinese Trains

by PantoPete | Jul 8, 2019 | Locomotive / Train Reference Photos | 8 |
Dapol GWR/BR Gunpowder Van

by Iain | May 21, 2019 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 0 |
Heljan – Hymek Diesel

by Iain | May 21, 2019 | Diesel Locomotives, Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale | 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

Building The AX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Four NTI Portrait Displays (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |

A Look At Building The LX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Four Individual Portrait...

Building The AX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Three Wall/Roof Mounted Version (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Building The LX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Two Freestanding Gallows (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 4, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Building The AX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part One Multi Platform NTI Array (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 3, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Building The LX052-OO Laser Cut Station Wall Mounted Signs/Running Boards Kit (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 1, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 4 |

Scenery & Buildings

Building The AX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Four NTI Portrait Displays (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |

A Look At Building The LX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Four Individual Portrait...

Building The AX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Three Wall/Roof Mounted Version (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 11, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Building The LX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part Two Freestanding Gallows (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 4, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Building The AX014-OO Next Train Indicator Boards – Part One Multi Platform NTI Array (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 3, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |
Building The LX052-OO Laser Cut Station Wall Mounted Signs/Running Boards Kit (OO 1:76 Scale)

by Iain | Jul 1, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 4 |

Layout Maintenance

Tool Tidy Tip

by PantoPete | May 14, 2019 | Tools | 2 |

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 |

All

Passenger Coach Lighting

by Justin | Mar 16, 2018 | Coaches, Electrics, Weathering & Detailing, Youtube Videos | 10 |

David leaves his goods wagons aside, and turns his attention to his passenger coaches. This is the...

Add super realistic corrosion easy with secret Pro-method

by Justin | Dec 18, 2018 | Youtube Videos | 6 |
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...