Download or read book Model Railroading As Art written by Lance Mindheim and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Scenic Modelling written by John de Frayssinet and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery written by Dave Frary and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains written by Dominic Robert Villari and published by Figment Press. This book was released on 2017-08-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Model Railroad Scenery written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Making Model Buildings for Garden Railways written by Peter Jones and published by Crowood Press UK. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether making buildings to complement a garden railway, creating an entire model village, or simply one stand-alone structure, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where it truly belongs, in all weather conditions and throughout the seasons. Here, Peter Jones shows you how to make a variety of buildings, from churches to Tudor houses to locomotive sheds, using different materials and producing different finishes to suit each type of construction.
Download or read book Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model Railways written by Tony Hill and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads written by Iain Rice and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes specific pointers on shelf layouts. Uses examples for N scale, HO scale, and ON30 scale trains. Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications.
Download or read book How to Operate a Modern Era Switching Layout written by Lance Mindheim and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to set up an operating session, prototype rules and procedures, car movement strategies, job strategies, handling paperwork. Everything you need to operate your layout.
Download or read book How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork written by Linn Hanson Westcott and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for benchwork, the framework for model trains, covering tools and materials, framework for permananet layouts, joists, risers and cleats, roadbed construction, backdrops, fascia boards, scenic support and benchwork for special situations.
Download or read book Modelling Historic Buildings and Imaginary Structures written by David Wright and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing structures, detailed illustrations and plans, followed by step-by-step photographs of the various stages in their creation; practical tips and constructive advice are provided alongside. Special emphasis has been placed on the use of scrap and low-cost materials. It gives guidance on modelling imaginary buildings and structures, with an example project presented from start to finish and also a complete fantasy-based model railway diorama, from concept and design through to the completed layout is covered. The author has written this book to inspire the modeller to try something innovative, and to attract new entrants to this creative hobby. Drawing on his own experience, he shares practical guidance to help the reader to produce models they will be proud of.
Download or read book Realistic Layouts written by Cj Riley and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to take your modeling to the next level? With Realistic Layouts you'll learn how to blend various elements so they all work together to create a feeling that your models are part of and connected to the real world. This book features: How to apply different techniques and ideas to your layout in order to improve realism. Many techniques including creating realistic backdrops and blending them with scenery, integration of structures, using bridges to suggest changes in elevation, using mirrors to expand apparent space, and much more. Outstanding model railroad photography and a variety of layouts.
Download or read book Making Urban Buildings for Model Railways written by David Wright and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating book is aimed at all those modellers who wish to create a model railway set in an urban landscape. It covers the selection and the construction of a wide range of urban buildings, and presents many detailed photographs of real buildings from which the modeller can gain ideas, identify specific features and draw inspiration. Special attention is paid to modelling architectural details and to the effects of weathering. Scratch-building techniques and materials, as well as ready-to-plant buildings and kits are covered. In addition to the buildings themselves, the author also considers the urban setting and infrastructure, and demonstrates how to construct roads and pavements, create authentic street scenes, and make realistic models that accurately reflect, for example, urban decay and dereliction. Finally, consideration is given to persepctive modelling, a concept that provides the modeller with an opportunity to make much better use of a limited amount of space.Essential reading for all model makers, especially those with a passion for railway modelling. Superbly illustrated with over 300 colour illustrations, including step-by-step photographs.
Download or read book Stations written by Michael Flanagan and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1994 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most compellingly, Stations is about the journey we each take along the tracks of memory where time and place intersect - the lost world of home.
Download or read book Weathering for Railway Modellers written by George Dent and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once seen as a niche practice, the craft of weathering has now become firmly rooted in the railway modelling mainstream. Not simply a means of rendering models in layers of dirty paint, weathering involves a myriad of techniques aimed at improving realism, including distinctive surface textures, highlights and shading, burnishing and peeling paint finishes. The weathering process brings out the best in a model, making moulded relief or a lustrous livery really stand out. As well as replicating the real world more closely, weathering also helps a model to look at home within a scenic setting. Aimed at modellers of all abilities and eras, this book is an essential guide to creating the most realistic locomotives and rolling stock in any scale. It includes: a guide to tools, paints, washes, dry pigments and other innovative media; the correct techniques for model preparation; a wide range of techniques for wagons, carriages, locomotives and multiple units in any scale; how to replicate authentic surface textures and effects, from polished surfaces to corroded metal and worn timber; how to bring models to life with faded paintwork, peeling and chipped finishes and subtle highlights and shading; the secret to successful airbrushing. This book will be of great interest to railway modellers of varying abilities, particularly those interested in rolling stock and locomotives, and is fully illustrated with 660 colour photographs.
Download or read book Get Started in Garden Railroading written by and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basics of garden railroading with this booklet offering tips on choosing plants to arranging the track to best suit the terrain of your yard.
Download or read book Model Railroading with John Allen written by Linn Hanson Westcott and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of one of the world's best known HO railroads -- John Allen's spectacular Gorre & Daphetid Railroad, a line so wonderfully detailed that it took decades to build. Hundreds of photos and construction details explain the life and death of this magnificent layout.
