Whats on at the museum

This Workshop covers many aspects of using an airbrush for weathering model railways, from choosing appropriate equipment to applying the correct materials with relevant techniques. Tap for more information about the workshop and to book.

This Workshop concentrates on the hand-finishing techniques that can be employed to complement airbrush work or to use as stand-alone weathering treatments. It is an opportunity to try out and compare a number of materials. Tap for more information about the workshop and to book.

This workshop is for modellers with basic weathering skills who wish to progress towards something more innovative and individual. You’ll be working under supervision on the project(s) of your choice, gaining confidence as you progress. Tap for more information about the workshop and to book.

This workshop covers a number of aspects of detailing the scenery on a model railway, from creating the landform to producing puddles, grassy areas, hedges, weeds and shrubs. Basic techniques will be discussed and used to create a small diorama. Tap for more information about the workshop and to book.

This workshop provides an opportunity to create unique figures based on each participants needs. Alan Buttler of ModelU scans each participant in a pose and dress decided by the participant. Tim Shackleton advises and coaches participants in how to paint miniature figures.

The early stages of building any model are critical. If key components aren’t straight, square, level and perfectly aligned from the start, then no amount of fiddling will ever put them right and the model will never run satisfactorily. This Workshop aims to encourage best practice in the fundamentals.

This workshop provides an introduction to modern control systems. It covers a brief review of model railway control systems, focused on DCC systems, and includes an exercise in setting up a system and operating a loco. Tap for more information and to book.