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This fascinating and detailed book is essential reading for all
those railway modellers who wish to build their own wagons and
vans. After examining the types of modelling materials that are
available and discussing the basic tools that are required, the
author demonstrates how the modeller can move on from building
simple kits to constructing more complicated kits in a variety of
materials, including plastic, white metal and brass. He then
considers how kits can be detailed, converted and significantly
modified (often referred to as 'kit bashing') before covering the
ultimate in rolling stock construction - scratch building. Brimming
with practical advice and tips, this remarkable book uses worked
examples and step-by-step photographs to show what can be achieved
with the application of research, patience and modelling skill.
Moreover, although the volume deals with 00 gauge, the ideas and
techniques discussed can easily be applied to other gauges/scales.
Whether in a rural or urban setting, the addition of railway
infrastructure can transform a train set into a railway layout.
Modelling Tunnels, Embankments, Walls and Fences for Model Railways
demonstrates how to build these essential features and place them
into a railway layout. It describes the unique challenges,
techniques and materials for each element, and provides plenty of
practical advice on how to realistically model these crucial
aspects of a landscape. Topics include: incorporating topographical
features into a layout, from planning to execution; the importance
of baseboard construction and track laying when modelling a
landscape; practical considerations and techniques for building
tunnels; the use of vegetation, animals and small buildings to
bring layouts to life and finally, the use of ready-to-plant items,
and kit- and scratch-building techniques.
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