Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
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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!
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Bring your layout to the next level with a complete overview of modeling railroad scenery in Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery from modeler and Model Railroader Video Plus host Kathy Millatt. 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!
Use Color to Add Realism
Learn how to use color to improve the realism of your scenes, and to make certain scenes stand out.
Create Landscapes
Create landscapes, from meadows to craggy mountains, using all the latest methods, as well as time-tested techniques.
Install Waterways
Plan and install captivating waterways, from ponds, to harbors, to waterfalls.
Design Roadways
Design roadways from multiple materials, including track set in pavement.
Publisher : Kalmbach Media
Publication date : February 1, 2022
Language : English
Print length : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1627008764
ISBN-13 : 978-1627008761
Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
Dimensions : 8.2 x 0.3 x 10.6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #49,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Model Trains
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