Model Railroading
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1963 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE YEARBOOK RAILROADING MAG $16.25 |
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MARCH 1963 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE RAILROADING $16.25 |
Playing God – Landscaping Your Model Railroad Layout by
One of the more fun aspects of model railroading is planning and executing the scenery and landscaping that your track and engines will meander through for some it is almost like playing God in that you can decide and create on any scene you desire.
From fanciful hobbit themes, alien worlds or realistic recreations there is nothing that you cannot create and display, all it takes is a plan, some materials, a little skill and some time.
First and foremost you need a plan or at least a concept.
- Do you want to duplicate an existing landscape?
- Do you want a faithful historical recreation of a place now lost in time?
- Are you more inclined to creating a never-before seen or unlikely scenario to wow the masses?
Making a choice on one theme for your layout and staying true to that theme is perhaps the most important keys to success. If you change your methods and style in the middle of your landscape the result will be inconsistencies that will detract from the overall impression you are trying to form.
Ideally those you invite to view your work will see a delightful scene and the harder they look the more detail enforcing that scene they will find. Nothing is more enjoyable then hearing those delighted squeals as a viewer notices ever more subtle details as they come closer and closer … and the key to that is consistency.
Once you have a plan for the theme you need to decide on track placement and terrain. Many modelers create the terrain and then try to force the track to follow through that, just as occurs in real life but one of the advantages of modeling vs. real life is that you can consider all aspects and requirements up front. If you know you will have a bend or a switch at certain points why design rough terrain that you will then try to overcome with ‘grading’ in your models at those points?
Next you should collect your materials some items you can find around the house, others you may wish to purchase from dealers such as Oakridge Hobbies and JTT Micro Scale or your local hobby shop but always stay true to your plan. Just because you find an amazing little miniature you long to use doesn’t mean it belongs in this model! Common materials you will need include:
1.Tables or Stands
2.Plywood (preferably ” outdoor grade) for base if using stands
3.Glues
4.Twigs, ‘dirt’ gravel, crushed or powdered stones, herbs etc. for plants and groundcover
5.Paints of various kinds for touch-up, covering the base and backgrounds etc.
6.Poster board, wax paper, aluminum foil, tissues etc. for texturing and shaping
7.Styrofoam blocks and sheets for shaping
Optional items you may wish to use include:
8.Plaster of Paris and / or fiberglass
9.Talcum powder, pepper and salt, cayenne pepper for texturing and colorants
10. Corkboard and cork ‘paper’
11. Roof repair tar (for road surfaces etc.)
12. Paintable caulks and adhesives for securing items in place
Are you looking for model train layout ideas? Get a free copy of my special report “Model Railroad Design Secrets” at http://www.themodelrailroader.com/free-report.php for some simple ways to make your layout more exciting.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Playing-God—Landscaping-Your-Model-Railroad-Layout/183848
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1963 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE YEARBOOK RAILROADING MAG $16.25 |
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MARCH 1963 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE RAILROADING $16.25 |
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FALL 1961 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE RAILROADING $16.25 |
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The Complete Book Of Model Railroading Sutton 64 $21.66 |
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DECEMBER 1961 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE RAILROADING $16.25 |
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JANUARY 1962 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE RAILROADING $16.25 |
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DECEMBER 1959 MODEL TRAINS MAGAZINE RAILROADING $16.25 |
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New Train Books The HO Model Railroading Handbook $46.19 |
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12404 SIMPLE SCENERY EASY MODEL RAILROADING $6.29 |
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12402 TIPS ON TRACK EASY MODEL RAILROADING $6.29 |
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12197 BASIC MODEL RAILROADING GETTING STARTED $11.25 |
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12413 BASIC BUILDINGS EASY MODEL RAILROADING $6.29 |
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Model Railroading (VHS, 1991) $0.99 |
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Model Trains Magazine – December 1959 – Railroading $1.94 |
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1 Model Railroader handbook #8 “N Scale Model Railroading” by Russ Larson $0.99 |
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DCC Projects & Applications V2 Model Railroading Guide $17.95 |
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INTRODUCTION TO SCALE MODEL RAILROADING, 1961 $5.99 |
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Model Trains Magazine – Spring 1959 – Railroading Hobby $1.94 |
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NEW MODEL RAILROADER’S HOW-TO GUIDE N SCALE RAILROADING TRAIN BOOK $8.99 |
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Model Railroading – getting started in the hobby – Book $9.99 |
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Building Your First Model Railroad [VHS] $6.87 This exciting instructional video teaches you everthing you need to know to build a model railroad layout. No prior experience is necessary, just the desire to have fun! Narrated by Michael Gross, actor and model railroad enthusiast. 60 minutes; DVD; all-digital format; stereo sound; color… |
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Toccata for Toy Trains ~ The Railroad Story ~ The Great Train Wreck $9.89 TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS #1 Music composed and conducted by Elmer Bernstein. A 1957 film about toy trains – most old. A journey from roundhouse and yards, to station and out, through countryside and village to destination. The characters, the architecture, the objects with which the scenes were built, are all toys and objects that were manufactured sometime long ago in Europe and the United States…. |
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Model Railroader Magazine Presents: Model Railroad Scenery Made Easy [VHS] Learn scenery secrets from the experts! With simple instruction and readily accessible materials, you’ll see how you can create the scenery that really brings your layout to life. From carving rocks, to mixing paints, pouring water, and planting trees, you’ll learn the fool-proof, inexpensive methods that work every time! 60 minutes; VHS; color; stereo sound…. |
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Micro Cleaner Set, 5 Pieces $6.25 - 6″in Solder/Utility Tweezers… |
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Model Railroad Scale Rule This H711 Model Railroad Scale Rule is 12″ long and 1″ wide. It contains 4 scales used by model railroaders. Graduations are etched into the metal for permanence and easy reading. The front of the rule has HO, S and O gauge scales, and the N gauge scale is on the back. A handy table for converting drill sizes to decimal equivalents is also included…. |
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Soft Tipped Decal Tweezers, 5 – Discontinued These ultra-lightweight flexible plastic H534 Soft Tipped Decal Tweezers feature round, smooth, spatula-like tips to grip decals or other soft materials without marring. They are 5″ long. Made in the USA…. |
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Garden Railway Dreamin’, Volume 3 $24.95 Tour four Los Angeles Garden Railroad Society member’s impressive layouts. See the Stewart & Santa Fe as double headed steam and diesel power operate on this bi-level layout with a trestle and tunnel. The Little Garden & Bouganvillea is a well developed layout with water, trolleys and automated passing tracks. The Denver & Rio Grand/Whiskey Flats is a steam powered wild west mining theme layout. … |
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Live Steam, Adventures in Backyard Railroading $24.95 Discover the world of backyard railroading in this two part video featuring two live steam clubs in Massachusetts. The Waushakum Live Steamers in Holliston and Pioneer Valley Live Steamers in Southwick opened their outdoor railroads to Black5Video. You’ll see a live steam layout with over a mile of track, three gauges and a covered bridge. Also featured is a truss bridge, night running and, of c… |
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How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, Third Edition (Model Railroader Books) $16.00 One of model railroading’s best-known scenery modelers offers new techniques for adding realism to a layout of any size or scale. Featuring today’s newest products and equipment, this third edition of one of Kalmbach’s top-sellers will attract modelers with contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave’s trademark scenery recipes. Hundreds of photographs bring … |
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One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3) $10.00 This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. Every one of the 101 track plans in this book is an adventure in modelrailroad design. A complete miniature world with a theme, purpose, andatmosphere. The plans range in size from tiny layouts that would fit on a cardtable to a huge estate-size railroad designed for a specifically builtbuilding. The author also exp… |