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Author | : John H. Armstrong |
Publisher | : Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9780890242278 |
Download Track Planning for Realistic Operation Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.
Author | : Mike Lynch |
Publisher | : Troubador Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 62 |
Release | : 2018-07-26 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 178589711X |
Download Model Railways on a Budget Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Model Railways on a Budget details an eight-year journey into the fascinating world of railway modeling; from fumbling beginnings to a growing competence with layout design and construction.
Author | : Tony Hill |
Publisher | : Crowood |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2014-06-30 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1847978509 |
Download Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The landscape through which railways run is often the inspiration and reason why people choose to model a particular line. Therefore creating a realistic setting in which to operate your railway is an essential aspect of modelling, yet it is often overlooked or left until the last moment. Creating authentic and believable scenery without spending a fortune or buying it 'ready made' is a skill that, with patience and understanding, can be achieved by anyone. In Creating Realistic Landscapes for Model Railways, highly skilled landscape modeller Tony Hill shows you, through step-by-step photo sequences and clear instructions, how you too can re-create a realistic landscape for your model railway. With chapters on modelling trees, grass, water, fences, rock, walls and hedges, this book will tell you everything you need to know to design and create a unique and special setting in which to operate your model railway. Superbly illustrated with 395 colour photographs.
Author | : David Wright |
Publisher | : Crowood |
Total Pages | : 554 |
Release | : 2013-04-22 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1847975607 |
Download Making Rural Buildings for Model Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This invaluable, well-illustrated book is essential reading for all those who are interested in developing their modelling skills and creating realistic models of country houses, cottages and farm buildings for their railway layouts. The author encourages and inspires the reader and, moreover, emphasizes that railway modellers can achieve their objectives without purchasing expensive materials. Indeed, all the materials recommended in the book are either recycled or can be obtained quite cheaply.Topics covered include: The materials and equipment required to build models; Modelling methods and construction techniques; Painting, weathering and finishing; Creating a sympathetic setting for your models; Improving kits and 'off-the-shelf' models. The author presents in detail three different rural, scratch-built projects and , in a separate appendix, provides a colour reference guide, thus enabling the modeller to apply the correct colours and shades in order to create authentic and convincing-looking model buildings. An invaluable guide which provides all the information required to create convincing models of rural buildings. Aimed at all those interested in railway modelling whatever their level of ability, and those interested in modelling in general rather than in just railway modelling. Materials and equipment, modelling methods and construction techniques are covered. Superbly illustrated with 320 colour step-by-step photographs and diagrams. David Wright is a professional artist and model maker and provides hands-on experience at railway modelling workshops.
Author | : David Ashwood |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword Transport |
Total Pages | : 105 |
Release | : 2023-09-30 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1399094955 |
Download Constructing Buildings for Model Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
At some time during ownership a train set crosses an arbitrary threshold and becomes a model railway. The aspiring modeler then has the challenge of filling in all the gaps. Whether the line runs through the countryside, a village or town, some type of infrastructure is needed to represent the station, home, or factory. This can be a challenge to the modeler as there are a wide variety of offerings at differing price points and detail levels. This book progresses through planning and thought processes aiming to demonstrate pictorially several different build types. From the simple paper kit to mighty scratch-built edifices, each is broken down to show how the build is undertaken. This book also follows some of the rebuilding process undertaken by the Market Deeping Model Railway Club as layouts were repaired, enhanced, or replaced following their annual show being vandalized on the night before public opening in May 2019. As the news of this sad event broke, it went worldwide through the modeling community and public in general. The images of layouts broken to matchwood showed many years of skilled building and devoted operation which were lost. This gave the opportunity for experienced club members to build a mini movie set, construct a major London terminus and patch repair what could be saved from damaged originals. The photographic capture of these projects has been used within this book alongside the detailed work of other modelers, clubs, and societies.
Author | : Larry Puckett |
Publisher | : Essentials |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781627001755 |
Download Wiring Your Model Railroad Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"Whether you're using traditional, direct current (DC) cab control or the latest Digital Command Control (DCC) system [this] will guide you through the steps of planning and wiring a layout. With ... more modelers choosing DCC, this book will help demystify how it works; clarify the advantages of DCC and what makes it different from DC control; and, teach you how to convert an existing DC layout to DCC. Step-by-step instructions and photos are coupled with clear, color-coded diagrams that will guide you through the process of wiring a complete layout or just troubleshooting problem areas"--
Author | : David Wright |
Publisher | : Crowood |
Total Pages | : 664 |
Release | : 2013-11-30 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1847975690 |
Download Making Urban Buildings for Model Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This fascinating book is aimed at all those modellers who wish to create a model railway set in an urban landscape. It covers the selection and the construction of a wide range of urban buildings, and presents many detailed photographs of real buildings from which the modeller can gain ideas, identify specific features and draw inspiration. Special attention is paid to modelling architectural details and to the effects of weathering. Scratch-building techniques and materials, as well as ready-to-plant buildings and kits are covered. In addition to the buildings themselves, the author also considers the urban setting and infrastructure, and demonstrates how to construct roads and pavements, create authentic street scenes, and make realistic models that accurately reflect, for example, urban decay and dereliction. Finally, consideration is given to persepctive modelling, a concept that provides the modeller with an opportunity to make much better use of a limited amount of space.Essential reading for all model makers, especially those with a passion for railway modelling. Superbly illustrated with over 300 colour illustrations, including step-by-step photographs.
Author | : David Wright |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 375 |
Release | : 2017-03-31 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1785002813 |
Download Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A model railway layout is greatly enhanced by a good back scene - if a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. This book is a comprehensive guide for both railway and diorama modellers to create convincing back scenes. It covers choosing the right materials; rural and urban back scenes; traditional painted back scenes; producing back scenes with camera and/or computer; the correct use of forced perspective and scale reduction; getting the transition from layout to back scene right and, finally, lighting and presentation. Aimed at all modellers, especially but not exclusively railway modellers, and superbly illustrated with over 300 colour photographs and diagrams.
Author | : Andrew Duckworth |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2019-08-26 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 178500624X |
Download Electronics and Wiring for Model Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
In railway modelling, getting the technical components correct is essential for a realistic-looking layout but, unfortunately, these often present the biggest challenges for the hobbyist. Using his own experience as a railway modeller and electronics engineer, Andrew Duckworth provides a guide suitable for all railway modellers, from beginners to the more experienced. With instructions on how and where to use specialist electronic circuits to enhance your layout, this book will help you to achieve a reasonably sophisticated layout. It provides: an overview of the geometry required for building successful model railways; clear explanations of electronics and electrical components; comparisons of direct control and digital command control (DCC); step-by-step instructions for wiring the track, signals, buildings and lighting; reviews of electrical systems, power supplies, wires and cable, control panels and switches and finally, it covers detection, testing and troubleshooting tips.
Author | : David Tisdale |
Publisher | : Crowood |
Total Pages | : 503 |
Release | : 2015-07-31 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 184797984X |
Download Building 00 Gauge Wagons and Vans for Model Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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. Superbly illustrated with 294 colour photographs and two drawings.