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Building Baseboards
SYH2
Peco
Book "Shows You How" - No 2 - Building Baseboards
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet looks at the different types of baseboard construction, and how to build a firm, reliable baseboard for your layout illustrated by helpful photographs and drawings.
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8 pages.
The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics.
This handy booklet is an ideal guide for the novice modeller or for those building baseboards for the first time. The Booklet starts from first principles and examines the materials and tools required before moving on to baseboard construction. Fully illustrated with photographs and drawings the booklet covers the various processes involved in simple and easy-to-follow steps. There is also advice on how to build multiple tiers and for the disassembly of baseboards for exhibition layouts.
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