Hints, Tips & Technical

The Bar-Litre Rule

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Richard Simpson

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2 November 2023

One thing that seems to cause more confusion than anything else amongst model steam enthusiasts is the bar-litre requirement of […]
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Steam & Boiler Testing Overview

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Richard Simpson

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1 November 2023

A Little Background to the Current Rules and Regulations Why Have Them? So what drives the need for the rules […]
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How to paint figures to man your model boats step-by-step

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Richard Simpson

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10 October 2023

Richard Simpson on how to paint really credible crew figures using techniques, tips and tricks that really work…
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Ardunio Sketch by Roy Cheers

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Lindsey Amrani

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3 April 2020

The Arduino sketch in support of Roy Cheers ‘An Introduction to Arduino’ article as published in the May 2020 Edition […]
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Drivelines

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Colin Bishop

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16 January 2020

Glynn Guest provides a definitive guide to installing motors and running gear.
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1:700 scale naval dioramas – White Horses?

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Mark SBD 2

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30 July 2017

Chris Drage explains how to build these miniatures – part 5 In Part Four in the previous July issue of […]
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Miniature two blade propellers

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Colin Bishop

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26 April 2017

CHARLIE OATES describes how to make these little devils I suppose that all the propellers we use on our models […]
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Finishing and sealing of wooden hulls

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Colin Bishop

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24 February 2016

Dave Milbourn tells us what works for him. Fairey Swordsman Three different methods of covering and finishing balsa and ply […]
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Laser Cutting – Welcome to the 21st Century!

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Colin Bishop

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22 May 2015

DERMOT CURNYN investigates the latest technology
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But I don’t understand Electronics!

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Colin Bishop

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2 August 2014

DAVE MILBOURN explains it all with a useful motor application table as a bonus! (see foot of article) First, a […]
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