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Paint model brick buildings with a white wash

A bit back I posted a guide on how to paint model brick walls. Since the use of Moltofill is something that I always find a bit annoying (either not everything is coming off properly, or you end up removing paint), I tried another method: using a white wash.

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How to paint model brick buildings

I built several brick stone buildings for my layout and figured I share how I painted them. Several steps are needed, and it is honestly not my favourite part.

It’s up to you what colours you want to use and what result you’re trying to get. I wanted to get a brown-reddish type brick house, as it is seen frequently for industrial buildings.

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Beginner guide: installing a MTB DP1 switch machine

Using servos as a switch machine was a mixed experience for me, leaving me slightly frustrated since I struggled to install them properly on some switches. Hence I gave the MTB DP1 switch machine a try in order to save me a headache. The DP1 comes with a built-in decoder that supports DCC, and tak ...

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Transport Fever 2: Create a crowded stations vale of 80%

The Shanghai mission of Transport Fever 2 (the last mission of the 3rd chapter) includes an optional quest to “create a crowded stations vale of 80%.” Initially I increased the number of vehicles, hoping the value would decrease to get less overcrowded stations. However, it seemed like I simply couldn’t succeed and the number rather increased ...