How to build a rural cottage

Having embarked on a major new layout building project, Chris Nevard explains how he created a useful station platform and waiting shelter from two little-known suppliers.

Peter Marriott discusses simple ways of capturing the look of the most romantic of seasons.

He’s not a ‘perfectionist’ but CHRIS LEIGH does set himself certain standards and one of them affects the ‘condition’ of his models.

George Dent explains how a layered approach to weathering has given a pair of Rapido’s excellent BR Fish vans a suitably lived-in appearance.

Mastering the use of masking tape is key to the application of complex livery schemes. Dave Lowery shares the processes involved.

A big fan of the Sulzer Type 2s, George Dent has been tinkering with one of Model Rail ’s latest exclusive offerings, stirring thoughts of years gone by.