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About Plastic Model Kits

Mike Brake — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:05:40 +0000

Building plastic model kits is a fascinating pastime. Any modeler will tell you that what he builds is absolutely not a toy. The vast majority of models are from history. The accuracy of models is typically what is measured during contests. There are a wide variety of genres that use models from

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Brass Model Trains ? Extremely Unique

Michael Weston — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:35:22 +0000

For the ultimate collector ?Brass Model Trains? may be the perfect choice. These toy model trains are made of solid brass and henceforth have an artistic quality to them. Due to the nature of the material the craftsmanship and uniqueness of the pieces are outstanding. However, there is one slight

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Garden Variety G Scale Model Trains Revealed

Clint Spille — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:19:05 +0000

G scale model trains are sometimes known as the Garden Variety trains, and these are not quite as widely used as you would think. They are very large, some of them measuring as long as seventeen inches. The big question of course, is who are they most ideal for? They are called Garden Variety

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Let’s Take A Look At The N Model Railroad Scale

Clint Spille — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:13:55 +0000

Many people think that the N model railroad scale is smaller than they can deal with. N is a small train, only 1:160 the size of a life size engine, and half as small as the more popular HO scale. It’s true that this size shouldn’t be used by children under 5 at any time, and from

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Model Railroad Track Plans Explained

Clint Spille — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:05:51 +0000

If you are looking for model railroad track plans, there are many different resources to choose from, depending on the scale of your train. There are even track layout designs for larger, fully functioning models, those in the 1/4th to 1/8th scale sizes. While many regular hobbyists have a hard

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Are N Scale Model Trains Right For You?

Clint Spille — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:58:19 +0000

Many people think that the N scale train is not as good as some other more popular scales, like HO. These same people are older folk who may not see as well, or may have arthritic hands. It is true that these trains are small, only 1:160 scale, but the N scale trains are ideal for people who

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Scale Model Trains: What Does That Mean?

Michael Weston — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:09:57 +0000

Model trains are available in a variety of different sizes that are denoted as scales. This spectrum of sizes ranges from miniature train sets to large models that designed to be set up outdoors. There are two terms used in association of collecting model trains, they are gauge and scale. Scale

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Model Railroad Layouts: How to Build a Masterpiece

Michael Weston — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:26:55 +0000

Building a model railroad is a classic hobby that continues to grow in popularity year after year. High-end model trains actually end up becoming heirlooms that are passed down from one generation to the next. What sets a model train owner from a master collector is the model railroad

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N Scale Model Trains: Why You Should Collect Them!

Michael Weston — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:15:05 +0000

Model trains come in many different scales, which is the ratio between the real thing and the model train. One of those scales is the N class that is second only to the most popular HO model. According to the scale chart the N class ratio is 1:148 irrespective of the particular train that it is

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Model Railroad Layouts: Make a Great Impact With Yours

Michael Weston — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:24:52 +0000

Model railroad collectors consider the act of designing and constructing track plans to be a fine art. This is because you need to exercise a number of elements of art and design when looking to set up your model railroad layout. This includes sculpting, modeling, building and painting as well as