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Detailing Track Masterclass Modeling Series No 2 by Mike Cougill soft cover
Detailing Track Masterclass Modeling Series No 2 by Mike Cougill soft cover
Detailing Track Masterclass Modeling Series No 2
Techniques for modeling prototypical looking track
Mike Cougill
Soft Cover
125 Pages
Copyright 2010
Contents
Introduction5
I: Why Track?9
Track is a fundamental part of the railroad. Without it, you just have a collection of static models.
2: The Anatomy of Track19
Understanding prototype track helps with accurate modeling.
3: Turnouts27
The need to move from one track to another was critically important to early railroad development.
4: Handlaying Track37
While handlaying is time consuming, the results are well worth the effort involved.
5: Handlaying Turnouts55
P48 turnouts can rival the prototype in appearance. Frog and point castings make the job easier.
6: Weathering and Ballasting69
There's more than meets the eye with these aspects of real and model track
7: Commercial Track by Joe Giannovario81
With a little extra care and work, commercial track can look as good as handlaid.
8: Anatomy of an Interlocking93
A fully modeled interlocking plant is a joy to behold.
9: Lineside Details103
These are the icing on the cake.
10: Final Thoughts113
A few lessons learned.
Photo Gallery115
Photos too good to leave out.
Modeling Resources122
Once you see what model track can be, you may be spoiled for life. At minmum, you'll never look at it the same way again. Detailing Track gives you the techniques to take your track to a different level of re-alism.The key is to study the prototype carefully and apply what you learn to your layout.This is a story of what I learned and how I applied those lessons, and of how you can apply them to your modeling too.
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