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The choice of Airfix model kits is diverse and intersting from cars, motorbikes and boats to tanks, planes and soldiers, whatever your choice, Airfix does them all. When beginning your model the first thing you will need is a place to work – preferably where you won’t be disturbed. Clear a table or work surface and cover it with paper (newspaper tend to be messy as after a while the print rubs off on your hands). Tape the paper onto the table so there is no chance of it lifting in a draught while you are working. Before even starting your Airfix model kits you should always read the instructions care-fully. These will show you all the different stages of the model and you will be able to work out where and when you should paint details such as interiors and pilots. The glue (Humbrol) should always be opened over your work surface and away from the model as there is invariably a small amount that will spill out. We recommend using Humbrol Precision Poly, this has a needle which makes it easier to apply the glue to a specific place and control the amount of glue. Also, always clean the needle before replacing the lid, this will make it easier at a later stage when using the glue. Don’t cement the first piece of your Airfix model kits until you have familiarised yourself with the content and only cut the pieces from the sprue as and when you need them. Prior to the application of glue always fit the pieces together in a ‘dry run’ (meaning put the pieces together before applying the glue).
We are Model Railway specialists and one of the largest stockists of Hornby Model Railways in the UK - from train sets, locos and rolling stock to track, accessories, controllers, buildings and scenary - you can find everything in one place. With low or even free delivery, live up-to-date stock levels, same day order turnaround and great prices, we offer a service to fellow Model Railway enthusiasts which is hard to match. Buying a Hornby Model Railways train set is the ideal way to start your model railway collection, but what other Hornby products are available to help you take that first step from train set to model railway? Whether building your first TrakMat layout, or extending your train set to a larger model railway layout, the basics are the same - you need to know how to lay down track, add electrical connections and scenic your layout. Hornby TrakMats - All Hornby Model Railways train sets come with a TrakMat - a scenic underlay sheet which you can use as a base for your layout at any stage in its development. A TrakMat also tells you where to put the track, buildings and other accessories to complete the full TrakMat layout. Baseboards - Wherever you use your TrakMat, it must have a firm base to be put on. The easiest way of doing this is to construct a baseboard.
Scalextric - There is no age barrier. There are no hard and fast rules about what Scalextric Cars race together, what shape circuits should be and what race rules should be used. Most owners make up their own rules, design their own circuits and choose which cars to use. We encourage fans to be as creative as possible. The best way to get up and running is to buy a set. This gives all the equipment you need to race right out of the box. Increase your car stable by buying individual Scalextric Cars. Grow the layout by purchasing separate track pieces. Scalextric layouts do NOT have to be laid out as per the suggested circuit on the box lid. Be creative, design different circuits! Download the FREE Track Designer programme and design a layout. The software gives an inventory of the parts required. Most Scalextric cars can be used on any track layout without any problems. Track from previous Scalextric sets can be used with current Scalextric layouts.