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

Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 25 ) – Industrial Ladder

by Iain | Jan 24, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 0 |

Scale Model Scenery Demo Micro Layout Project – Industrial Ladder Part Twenty Five Following...

Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 24 ) Motorising The Pointwork (For DCC & also DC)

by Iain | Jan 23, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 3 |
FLEETWELL – PART 5

by MalcT | Jan 14, 2020 | Design | 0 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 23 ) Chain Linking Line Side Fencing

by Iain | Jan 8, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 2 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 22 ) Loco Shed Doors

by Iain | Jan 6, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 5 |

Locomotives & Rolling Stock

Accurascale PFA Container Flat Wagon

by Iain | Jan 21, 2020 | Locomotives & Rolling Stock, OO Scale, Wagons | 0 |

Accurascale PFA Container Wagon A recent new player to the ready to run model market, Irish model...

Hornby LNER Mk3 Review

by Dylan Sanderson | Jan 10, 2020 | Coaches | 0 |
Improving Peco Track – Part 1

by Dylan Sanderson | Jan 9, 2020 | Railway Infrastructure, Weathering & Detailing | 2 |
Hornby J50 Review

by Dylan Sanderson | Jan 8, 2020 | Fitting DCC Decoders / Chips, Locomotives & Rolling Stock, Steam Locomotives | 0 |
Sutton Locomotive Workshop class 24 Review

by Dylan Sanderson | Jan 7, 2020 | Diesel Locomotives | 0 |

Build

Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 25 ) – Industrial Ladder

by Iain | Jan 24, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 0 |

Scale Model Scenery Demo Micro Layout Project – Industrial Ladder Part Twenty Five Following...

Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 24 ) Motorising The Pointwork (For DCC & also DC)

by Iain | Jan 23, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 3 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 23 ) Chain Linking Line Side Fencing

by Iain | Jan 8, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 2 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 22 ) Loco Shed Doors

by Iain | Jan 6, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 5 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 21 ) Welding Effect & SMD’s/Floodlights

by Iain | Dec 18, 2019 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 5 |

Detailing

FLEETWELL – PART 4

by MalcT | Dec 16, 2019 | Members Layouts | 2 |

After setting out all the track for my layout I then measured the distances required for my inclines. The track has three levels, lower level at the front which will include the station area, slightly higher level at the rear...

FLEETWELL – PART 3

by MalcT | Dec 2, 2019 | Members Layouts | 3 |
FLEETWELL – PART 2

by MalcT | Nov 25, 2019 | Members Layouts | 0 |
FLEETWELL

by MalcT | Nov 20, 2019 | Members Layouts | 4 |
Kit Bundles (Part Four) – SMS-BP6 Industrial Factory Pack (Building The KX002-OO 6′ Industrial Wall)

by Iain | Oct 2, 2019 | Detailing, First Steps, Let's Build, Scale Model Scenery Kits Build Guides, Scenery & Buildings | 0 |

Scenery & Buildings

Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 25 ) – Industrial Ladder

by Iain | Jan 24, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 0 |

Scale Model Scenery Demo Micro Layout Project – Industrial Ladder Part Twenty Five Following...

Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 24 ) Motorising The Pointwork (For DCC & also DC)

by Iain | Jan 23, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 3 |
Improving Peco Track – Part 1

by Dylan Sanderson | Jan 9, 2020 | Railway Infrastructure, Weathering & Detailing | 2 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 23 ) Chain Linking Line Side Fencing

by Iain | Jan 8, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 2 |
Layout In A Box – Demo Micro Layout Project (part 22 ) Loco Shed Doors

by Iain | Jan 6, 2020 | Build, Design, First Steps, First Steps, Landscaping, Let's Build, News & Reviews, Railway Infrastructure | 5 |

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 | 6 |

January Club Points

Posted by Iain | Jan 2, 2020 | News & Reviews | 2 |

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

Layout Update 38 – Ballasting

by Iain | Oct 25, 2017 | Youtube Videos | 0 |

In this video Iain gives an other update on his Kilbreck OO scale layout, update 38 shows how he goes about ballasting his trackwork. Deluxe Materials AD-74 Ballast Magic Here Deluxe Materials AD-76 Ballast Magic Starter...