Opinion
Inside track with Ben Ando
Ben Ando is the founder of Revolution Trains and a regular contributor to Model Rail.
The Post-It note came about through serendipity. How often have we discovered something by accident while building our models?
ALAMY
Kintsugi, or serendipity?
The Japanese have an ancient traditional art of using powdered gold or silver to repair broken ceramic pots or plates; they call it Kintsugi.
Instead of hiding the joins, the flashing metal catches the eye and draws attention to them.
In this way the mishap that led to the breakage becomes a celebration; the repairs do not diminish the piece but add to it by preserving its history and acting as a testament to the skill and care of the artisan who reassembled it.