Structure Projects for Your Model Railroad

Structure Projects for Your Model Railroad
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Architectural models
ISBN: 9780890249369

Ranging from basic detailing to complex scratchbuilding, Structure Projects for Your Model Railroad includes step-by-step construction tips, detailed drawings, and photos for 19 popular projects from Model Railroader. You'll discover many techniques and materials that you can apply to your own structure projects and help define your layout's look, era, and location.

Basic Structure Modeling for Model Railroaders

Basic Structure Modeling for Model Railroaders
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890244463

Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling and detailing plastic or wooden structures.

Model Railroading As Art

Model Railroading As Art
Author: Lance Mindheim
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2018-12
Genre: Railroad stations in art
ISBN: 9781726325400

Model railroading offers the exciting opportunity to be approached in the same way as any other branch of the art world. As such, the same principles can be applied to elevate your modeling efforts to new levels. Follow along as we delve into scene composition, color treatment theory, weathering, backdrops, layout room preparation, photography, and more!

Building the Right-Sized Layout

Building the Right-Sized Layout
Author: Thomas Klimoski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781627008372

This all-new book helps guide model railroaders as they create a room sized layout while still being able to enjoy operating. Whether they are downsizing their layout or have a spare room, they will find all the tips and expert advice to help them build a fulfilling layout while still managing space, time, and resources. Featuring: Track planning strategies. Construction techniques. Room-planning concepts. Tips on operating once their layout is built.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890245965

Build realistic bridges and tunnel portals, from simple culverts and wood beam bridges to majestic stone arches and steel viaducts. Discover how different types of bridges and trestles are used, with historic and contemporary prototype photos, and strategies for modeling, painting, and weathering scale models.

Build Big & Small Industries for Your Model Railroad

Build Big & Small Industries for Your Model Railroad
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627006877

Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad provides hands-on modeling tips and techniques, step-by-step photos, and how-to advice for adding a variety of industries to a layout. This book features 17 projects in all dating back to the steam era to present day - ranging from simple to complex and large to small. Beginners will learn how to build a kit and integrate it to a scene, while more experienced modelers will learn how to kitbash and scratchbuild a structure and add it to a complete industry. Written by top experts in the field, including Pelle Soeborg, Gerry Leone, and Tony Koester, this wide-ranging book features the following industries: Cement plant. Cold storage warehouse. Local oil dealer. Asphalt transfer terminal. Brewery complex. Propane bulk dealer. Old-time factory. And more! Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad is the ideal book for all modelers who are looking for ways to add industries to their layouts!

101 Projects for Your Model Railroad

101 Projects for Your Model Railroad
Author: Robert Schleicher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 262
Release:
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 9781610605991

-From Robert Schleicher, 2nd recipient of the Layout Design Award for Excellence.

Done in a Day

Done in a Day
Author: Pelle K. Søeborg
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2009
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0890247625

More than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects show you how to add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Beginning modelers will appreciate the well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.

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.