Model Kits

Bench in a Bag: Model Making for Train Journeys and Hotel Desks

A practical packing list and etiquette guide for taking a small kit on UK rail journeys and hotel stays. Choose compact projects, keep tools contained and save the smelly stuff for home.

Nov 8, 2026

Black Is a Spectrum: How to Read Kit Paint Callouts Without Losing the Plot

Kit paint charts are often outdated, brand-locked or just plain unhelpful. This is a practical field guide to translating callouts into UK-available paints, building your own conversion chart and knowing when the box art is the better guide.

Nov 8, 2026