Scenery for Your Model Railroad

Scenery for Your Model Railroad
Author: Mike Danneman
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2000-11-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890243237

Create a more realistic scene around your model railroad and add the finishing touches that give a railroad character! This book shows you how, from creating a backdrop to adding ground cover, trees, water, and more.

Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques

Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques
Author: Pelle K. Søeborg
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2009
Genre: Models and modelmaking
ISBN: 0890247366

Learn how to construct the most common forms of scenery: mountains, deserts, rural areas, and city scenes. This book provides essential scenery tips and techniques through highly detailed photos and step-by-step instructions.

Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery

Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
Author: Kathy Millatt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2022-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781627008761

Bring your layout to the next level with a complete overview of modeling railroad scenery from modeler and Model Railroader Video Plus host Kathy Millatt. In this "scenery makers bible" you'll learn how to use the latest techniques and materials, as well as time-tested "classic" methods for modeling mountains, rivers, forests, railroad rights-of-way, towns, and cities that occupy any modeler's layout. Perfect for everyone from a beginner to an expert modeler, this book includes: Step-by-step photo sections to show different methods used to build scenery. Details about techniques and materials to advance your modeling. Unique insights, tips, and tricks into layout detailing. And more! Take your layout from bare plywood or foamboard to a detailed scene that will surround your model trains!

How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery

How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
Author: Dave Frary
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890244708

Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this photo-packed guide features contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave's trademark scenery "recipes." Includes new chapters on Western scenery and desert modeling, and city scenery and urban settings.

Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model Railways

Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model Railways
Author: Tony Hill
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847978509

The landscape through which railways run is often the inspiration and reason why people choose to model a particular line. Therefore creating a realistic setting in which to operate your railway is an essential aspect of modelling, yet it is often overlooked or left until the last moment. Creating authentic and believable scenery without spending a fortune or buying it 'ready made' is a skill that, with patience and understanding, can be achieved by anyone. In Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model Railways, highly skilled landscape modeller Tony Hill shows you, through step-by-step photo sequences and clear instructions, how you too can re-create a realistic landscape for your model railway. With chapters on modelling trees, grass, water, fences, rock, walls and hedges, this book will tell you everything you need to know to design and create a unique and special setting in which to operate your model railway. Superbly illustrated with 395 colour photographs.

N Scale Railroading

N Scale Railroading
Author: Martin McGuirk
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009
Genre: Models and modelmaking
ISBN: 0890247730

There have been numerous advances in N scale railroading since the first edition of this book, and the author addresses them all, from track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build and operate a complete N scale 4 x 8-foot railroad based on his Androscoggin Central, an interesting and challenging New England railroad. From planning through bringing the layout to life, everything is covered. The book is also beneficial for experienced modelers looking to build a new N scale empire.

Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains

Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains
Author: Dominic Robert Villari
Publisher: Figment Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-08-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780981494050

Learn to use paper to create unique structures, landscaping and background on model train layouts. Includes strategies, tips and step-by-step instructions for creating paper-based scenery in model railroading. Also includes materials and instructions to create six practical projects.

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step
Author: David Popp
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2007
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0890246890

Model Railroader's managing editor David Popp tells the complete construction story of his N scale Naugatuck River Valley layout using techniques any model railroader can use! More than 30 short projects from building benchwork to realistic operation.

Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad

Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad
Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2007
Genre: Landforms
ISBN: 0890246572

Learn how to model natural land forms, crops, forests, and lakes. You'll be able to apply what you see in real life to your modeling and recreate these scenic elements. Produce impressive signature scenes for your model railroad.

Scenic Modelling

Scenic Modelling
Author: John de Frayssinet
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847975585

This invaluable and well-illustrated book describes landscape modelling from a new perspective. It explains in detail how to design and construct a model railway in a convincing and pleasing landscape. The author has always considered that model railway dioramas are an art form and this book is brimming with advice and tips that will allow the modeller to create true-to-life landscapes. Important aspects of all stages of construction are covered, including the building of satisfactory baseboards, topography and ground cover, modelling lakes and waterfalls, and making realistic trees. The author argues that a good model railway is one that is placed in an accurate and realistic landscape which, after all, was there first, and he contends that scenic modelling is not just a means to fill up the gaps in between track work; rather it is essential in creating the perfect backdrop, enabling model locomotives and rolling stock to be displayed convincingly. A remarkable book and describes landscape modelling from a new perspective. Essential reading for all serious railway modellers. Brimming with advice and tips that allows the modeller to create true-to-life landscapes. Superbly illustrated with 230 colour photographs. John de Frayssinet is a professional railway modeller and has written extensively for model railway magazines.