5 amazing secrets of railway modeling

In this article I am going to share 5 little known model railway secrets and how you can use them to take your model trains and railways to the next level. All these steps are very simple, so anyone who is interested in model railways can easily follow the steps and tips with a little time and effort. So let’s get right into that, shall we?

Create an amazing water effect – When making sets for your model railway, nothing looks better and more realistic than water, Wal-mart sells some great stuff that you can use to make a great water effect. It’s actually used by glass artists and it’s called gallery glass, the blues and greens create a great effect that looks like running water.

secret train track – This is one of the best tips in this article! Mix black, white, and red paint together and add a small amount of baby powder to the mixture. This should come off as flaky rust. This can be used on the side of tracks to make it look rusty and like it’s been sitting outdoors for years.

spaces between tracks – The gaps between tracks is a problem that many people have. Use a soldering iron and some solder and melt this into the gap between the tracks. This needs to be sanded down with light sandpaper to make the track smooth.

do graffiti – This can be used to great effect, use a concealer pen which can be bought at most office supply stores and use it to write graffiti on darker surfaces. This can be used on walls, cars, trains, and anywhere else you’d like to use it.

remove unwanted paint – Some modelers use a special liquid to remove paint called Caster Super Clean; it is specially made not to damage metal, plastic or styrene. It is important that you use it in a well ventilated area as the vapors can be bad, it is also recommended that you wear gloves at all times.

These are just a few model train secrets that you can use to make your model train even better and take your model train to the next level. And if someone asks you for advice in the future, you have 5 awesome model train tips that you can share with them.