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3D Printed Buffer Beam Detailing
West Hill Wagon Works (WHWW) has added a selection of 3D-printed ‘OO’ gauge buffer beam detailing packs for locomotives and carriages to its range.
Stanier 'Black Five' EP
Hornby has received the latest Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Stanier ‘Black Five’ 4-6-0 for assessment by the company’s project development team.
Making Buildings from Scratch – Part 4
When the shell of a building is finished, you can consider modelling the inside where it will be visible. MALCOLM BRIGGS explains how he creates realistic interiors - and what can be left out.
Rainbow’s Revolutionary TUA Tanks
A new wagon option is available for 1970s and 1980s modellers. MARK CHIVERS takes a close - but not caustic - look at the TUAs.
‘TT:120’ Class 50 running sample arrives
A running sample of Hornby’s newly-tooled ‘TT:120’ scale Class 50 Co-Co diesel has been received by the company’s design team. This latest arrival will enable the development team to assess the running characteristics of the model.
NEW SERIES: 1960s Weathering, Part One | Goods Wagons
Welcome to a brand-new series from Key Model World covering weathering techniques for 1960s era goods wagons, passenger rolling stock and locomotives. In Part One - FREE on Key Model World - we show you how to weather mineral, bolster and tank wagons in this detailed step by step video as we start our journey into the world of weathering.
IN STOCK NOW: Humbrol weathering powder packs
Humbrol’s weathering powder packs are an ideal way to start out in weathering. Containing six shades, the Aging and Weathering packs can be used to enhance already weathered models as well as starting a new project. Available now on the Key Model World Shop.
Catherwood - Building Vale station: Part 2
In part two of our visit ‘down under’, GLENN JONES explains how he built the scenery of the layout’s extension in memory of fellow modellers, and how this atmospheric tribute to the Southern Region is finally complete.
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Latest model railway videos
VIDEO: Weathering a Class 37
Tim from the Scrap Line YouTube channel demonstrates his techniques for fading and weathering on a Bachmann 'OO' gauge Class 37/0. Join Tim here for his video guide.
VIDEO: DCC Concepts Product Update
Richard Brighton from DCC Concepts joins the Great Electric Train Show Virtual Exhibition to offer an update on the new range of Zen Black DCC decoders, new soldering products and more in this product update video.
VIDEO: Accurascale Product Update
Accurascale's Fran Burke reveals the manufacturer's latest project for 'OO' gauge - the GBRf IIA Biomass wagon which is due to be released in the second quarter of 2021.
VIDEO: The North Cornwall Brewery
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW!
Watch our video of Malcolm Briggs' new 'OO' gauge exhibition layout, the North Cornwall Brewery, exclusively on KeyModelWorld first ahead of its feature in the January 2020 issue of Hornby Magazine. Log in now to watch it at the Great Electric Train Show Virtual Exhibition.
VIDEO: Hornby's 'W1' 4-6-4s in action
Hornby's 'W1' 4-6-4s have reached the decorated sample stage and we had the opportunity to showcase all FIVE - including a first look at the rebuilt version - running on Topley Dale. Join Mike and Richard in the Hornby Magazine workshop here to find out the full story on this impressive 2020 range product from Hornby.
VIDEO: Hornby Product Update with Simon Kohler
Hornby's Simon Kohler brings us up to date with the latest news from Hornby in this video interview. Plus don't miss our exclusive features on the 'W1', Class 91 and APT this weekend at the Great Electric Train Show Virtual Exhibition.
VIDEO: Heaton Lodge Junction - Full Circle
Exclusive images of Simon George's epic 'O' gauge layout Heaton Lodge Junction join our 30 minute video from the latest YouTube Hornby Magazine Show offering subscribers the first chance to see pictures from our latest photoshoot for the Hornby Magazine Yearbook.
VIDEO: Building and weathering quarry buildings
Walthers' New River Mining Company plastic kit forms the basis of Topley Dale's new quarry scene. In this guide Mike Wild shows what goes into building this impressively sized kit as well as demonstrating powder weathering techniques on video.
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Latest model railway reviews
BOOK REVIEW: Class 442s: The Wessex Electrics
New from Key Books is this title dedicated to British Rail’s Class 442 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs).
Westhill Wagon Works 3D-printed depot accessories
Westhill Wagon Works’ range of 3D-printed scenic accessories includes an impressive range of depot and engineers’ equipment including these detailed access platforms and a drainage vacuum tank – or sludge gulper!
Gaugemaster telephone boxes and relay cabinets
Gaugemaster’s range of ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge 3D-printed scenic accessories is bolstered with the addition of these packs containing classic K6 telephone kiosks, lineside relay boxes and roadside telecommunications cabinets.
Modelu’s 3D-printed creamery workers
Modelu’s extensive collection of 3D-printed finescale figures now includes a selection of creamery workers in a variety of realistic poses.
Albion Hobbies 'HO' scale spruce trees
Model Scene’s range of scenic materials includes a wide range of flocks, turfs, bushes, leaves and trees, including these ‘HO’ scale spruces.
SMS tri-spike palisade security fence
Security conscious modellers of modern day scenes will find this pack of tri-spike palisade security fencing from Scale Model Scenery useful.
SMS weathered slates and tiles
Scale Model Scenery’s extensive range of laser-cut kits and accessories includes these useful packs of weathered roof slates and terracotta tiles.
Bachmann renews its Class 20
The Class 20 was one of the first main line production diesel locomotives when it entered service in 1957 and now Bachmann has gone back to the drawing board to offer a present day version of this long-standing workhorse for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
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