Description
By Peter H. Riddle
Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 80 pages, numerous full color photographs.
Scenery Techniques presents a variety of proven techniques for constructing many types of scenery that will improve the look of a layout. Handy tips for laying track and wiring accessories are also included. The material is accompanied by a series of color photographs and clear instructions, presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern, that make these techniques easy to put into practice. Using a variety of readily available commercial products that are easy to work with, the author demonstates how you can achieve satisfying scenic results in a relatively short time without any special skills. The most unsophisticated modeler will find direction here that will also benefit the experienced model railroader with new ideas and suggestions for application to his or her layout. Scenery Techniques will prove itself over and over for all who try out its offerings.
Contents:
1. Foam tabletops and tracklaying
2. Foam scenery basics
3. Scenery for verticle surfaces
4. Sidewalks, houses and hatches
5. Ponds, water and below-grade scenery
6. Adding city scenery
7. Using animation
8. Creating a layout centerpiece
Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 80 pages, numerous full color photographs.
Scenery Techniques presents a variety of proven techniques for constructing many types of scenery that will improve the look of a layout. Handy tips for laying track and wiring accessories are also included. The material is accompanied by a series of color photographs and clear instructions, presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern, that make these techniques easy to put into practice. Using a variety of readily available commercial products that are easy to work with, the author demonstates how you can achieve satisfying scenic results in a relatively short time without any special skills. The most unsophisticated modeler will find direction here that will also benefit the experienced model railroader with new ideas and suggestions for application to his or her layout. Scenery Techniques will prove itself over and over for all who try out its offerings.
Contents:
1. Foam tabletops and tracklaying
2. Foam scenery basics
3. Scenery for verticle surfaces
4. Sidewalks, houses and hatches
5. Ponds, water and below-grade scenery
6. Adding city scenery
7. Using animation
8. Creating a layout centerpiece
