Modelling Railway Scenery
Volume 1 - Cuttings, Hills, Mountains, Streams and Lakes
Published on 28. February 2014
160 pages
978-1-84797-620-8 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you are just starting out in the hobby of scenic railway modelling, or are more experienced and are revamping an existing layout, this invaluable instructional volume will guide you through the art of using basic materials to create wonderful model scenery. Brimming with practical advice and tips, the book shows you how to create realistic cuttings, natural rocky outcrops, grassy hillsides, steep cliff faces, waterfalls, streams and lakes, as well as weeds, plants and foliage. Containing over 300 step-by-step colour photographs, this remarkable volume covers the tools and materials you will need and fully explains the modelling techniques that are required.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Marlborough
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations; 313 Halftones, color
File size
62,23 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84797-620-8 (9781847976208)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
12/2013
The Crowood Press Ltd
€24.00
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Anthony Reeves is a keen modeller who has been interested in making models of scenery for many years. In 2003 he started a company called TREEMENDUS, which supplies hand-made scale model trees and scenic modelling materials to railway and military modellers throughout the world. He has created many scenic models and is the author of several articles on various aspects of scenic modelling, which have been published in various railway modelling magazines.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction - Setting the Scene
- Chapter One: Stone-Lined Cuttings
- Chapter Two: Natural Rock Cuttings
- Chapter Three: Grassy Hillsides
- Chapter Four: Rocky Hillsides
- Chapter Five: Steep Cliff Faces
- Chapter Six: Snowy Mountain Tops
- Chapter Seven: Waterfalls
- Chapter Eight: Slow-Flowing Streams
- Chapter Nine: Natural Lakes
- Chapter Ten: Maintained Lakesides
- Useful Suppliers
- Index
