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New Episode of “At The WorkBench” Podcast Now Available

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In this episode we are talking about weights you can use at your workbench to aid your modelling. We all know how annoying it is when a craftsman kit starts to curl as soon as you paint it. We also know you could just use a house brick but are their other options?
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Modelling Tips from “At the WorkBench

New Episode of “At The WorkBench” Podcast Now Available

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In this episode Jordan trys to describe a special foam brush called a Souncer Brush, during the recording we struggled to pronounce the name and we even managed to spell this wrong at the end of the episode.

Jordan uses this brush to stipple adhesive on to his scenery base before applying static grass and other scenery materials. Jordan has found this brush to help him use less adhesive material and create a even coat. Its even re-useable if you use the right type of glue.

Jordan first found these at Michaels a Craft Store but after we finished recording we found them online in bulk. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pouncer-Assortment-Sponge-Stippler-Brush-Pack-6/dp/B0B73ZNK8W
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New Episode of “At The WorkBench” Podcast Now Available

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Jordan has been eyeing up the children popper fidget toys at the grocery store and he’s found a really good way to use them at your model railroad workbench. They are made from silicon and it takes a really long time for paint to dry in them.

When you have finished painting its really easy to clean them as you can push the silicon in side out and wipe them clean. We don’t suggest you take one from your child or grand child but next time you are in the dollar store pick one up its a great workbench addition.
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New Episode of “At The WorkBench” Podcast Now Available

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In this episode Gordy shares how he uses a ceramic tile to save getting glue all over his work bench. You may well have a spare tile left over from a home improvement project and if not you can pick a tile sample form a local hardware store.

Gordy uses a tile to hold glue and paint before transfering to the model. It saves you from having open adhesives or paints on your workbench and helps you to control the amount of product you apply to your model. When you are done let the product dry on the tile and just scrape it off and use it again.

Finally they make a great weight and thats never a bad thing to have on your workbench.
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New Episode of “At The WorkBench” Podcast Now Available

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In the Episode Jordan will talk to you about Track Guides more commonly known as tracksetta the name of the product produced by PECO from the UK and sold worldwide. There are other manufacturers of these tools in the UK and the USA, one being westhill wagon works who produce gauges in OO/HO, TT120, 009/HOn30, and N.

Track Guides help you lay straight flex track and make perfect curved track of the correct radius. Rid your life of wave track and tight curves by using a track guide. Your locomotives and rolling stock will thank you and derailments should be a thing of the past.
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New Episode of “At The WorkBench” Podcast Now Available

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Jordan has a great tip for painting your figures, you’ll never throw another bottle cap away after learning how they can help you hand paint your 3d prints or scale figures for your model railroad.

We also talk about a product called Tacky Wax by Deluxe Materials its available from Walthers in the USA were NMRA Members can claim a discount through the NMRA Partnership Program or direct from your local hobby store.
Go to our Modeling tips page for further information https://gordy.uk/modelling-tips/