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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Models & model-making > Model railways
Model railway baseboards are like the foundations of a house, and
failure to build a rigid baseboard that has no movement will
inevitably lead to problems. Accordingly, this invaluable,
well-illustrated book is essential reading for all those who wish
to be guided through the potential pitfalls of making a baseboard
and who require practical information about the different kinds of
boards and how to construct them properly. Describes in detail how
to build several different types of baseboards from the simple box
frame, through the monocoque flat board, the drop board and
insulation board, to multi-level boards and the helix. With the
less adept modeller in mind, the author also explains how to make a
baseboard with only a drill, a screwdriver and glue.
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.
From background information on the technology itself to layout
wiring; taking in decoders, hand controllers, wireless and many
practical modeling projects, Neil Burkin offers a comprehensive
introduction to Digital Command Control [DCC] for the beginner and
experienced modeler alike. The book emphasizes the benefits of DCC
technology as a model railway control system and offers practical
advice on the choice of systems, applying the technology to a
layout, how to use it to enhance layout operations, and how it can
be used to overcome practical difficulties with operations such as
banking, double-heading, lighting and sound. Technical jargon is
avoided and clear descriptions of each project featured in the book
will remove the mystery surrounding DCC. Many of the modeling
projects may be adapted for almost any modeling situation and are
supported by over 400 excellent color photographs.
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