A backscene is a proportionately sized photograph or painting that sits upright at the back of a model railway layout...
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A backscene is a proportionately sized photograph or painting that sits upright at the back of a model railway layout...
The EM1s (Class 76 under the TOPS system) were a British design of Bo-Bo electric locomotive with a maximum speed of...
If you are at the stage where you are about to add ballast to your model railway track, ask yourself if you think you...
A diorama is three-dimensional scene creating a moment in time, this could be a historical event or a fictional one,...
To model abandoned vehicles convincingly, here's a guide tailored to creating realistic effects for your layout: 1....
Creating undulating terrain and hills can add depth and realism to a layout.
Here are a few methods that can be used to achieve these effects :
The precise requirement for shaping the landscape may well be effected by a number of significant facors, such as the gauge of the layout and the location and nature of the terrain. Urban and suburban areas are more likely to have gentle contours, whereas many rural locations may well greater variations in the terrain. Ultimately the choice of terrain contouring will be determined by the individual modeller and the 'look' they are attempting to achieve.
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