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Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery Layout Design & Planing Model Railroad
Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery by Kathy Millatt 2022 Model Railroader Books
Layout Design And Planning
Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
by Kathy Millatt
Model Railroader Books
191 Pages
Copyright 2022
Contents
Chapter 1 Planning
Every project starts with a good plan6
Chapter 2 Basic tools and materials
We all love buying kits but what do you really need?22
Chapter 3 Firm foundations
Fantastic scenery needs firm foundations31
Chapter 4 Track
The main scenic model on every layout is its trackwork39
Chapter 5 Backdrops
Backdrops help free our layouts from the confines of our
basements or the edges of our dioramas47
Chapter 6 Rocks and stones
Whether you buy them, cast them, or carve them,
you're likely to need bare rocks68
Chapter 7 Earth, gravel, and mud
Scenery starts from the ground up80
Chapter 8 Roads and paths
Wherever there are people, there will need to be roads
and paths running seamlessly through the layout
88
Chapter 9 Trees, bushes, and grass
Options abound for modeling almost any place on Earth 107
Chapter 10 Water
Whether you want a puddle or an ocean, these
techniques will help you achieve your goals157
Chapter 11 Buildings
Railroads need a purpose and buildings provide not
only scenery but also a reason for railroad operations179
Chapter 12 Details
The details we add set the scene and bring your layout to life 186
On the Back Cover
Kathy Miliatt has been hosting Let's Make a Scene on Model Railroader Video Plus and now Trains.com since October 2017.
Now she brings her expert insight to readers in Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery. All of the methods shown have been tested by Kathy, plus, her wide acquaintance of model railroading colleagues.
In this book, you'll learn how to:
Plan for scenery projects from the beginning so you won't get stuck in difficult situations
Learn how to use color to improve the realism of your scenes, and to make certain scenes stand out
Create landscapes, from meadows to craggy mountains, using all the latest methods, as well as time-tested techniques
Build vegetation that looks like it's growing on your layout, from majestic "hero" trees to realistic grasslands, and most everything else in between
Plan and install captivating waterways, from ponds, to harbors, to waterfalls
Design roadways from multiple materials, including track set in pavement
Blend everything into believable backdrops that will make your scenes appear to go on forever.
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