Helps the hobbyist create contest-quality models with tips on basic materials, tools, and painting techniques. Shows how to turn ordinary locomotives, rolling stock, and structures into realistic models. By Jeff Wilson. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pgs.; 10 bandw and 240 color photos; softcover.

More than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects show you how to add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Beginning modelers will appreciate the well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.

Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling and detailing plastic or wooden structures.

Offers easy-to-follow techniques for installing sturdy trackwork, fitting the roadbed, laying track, and finishing with lineside details.

Model railroading offers the exciting opportunity to be approached in the same way as any other branch of the art world. As such, the same principles can be applied to elevate your modeling efforts to new levels. Follow along as we delve into scene composition, color treatment theory, weathering, backdrops, layout room preparation, photography, and more!

Model Railroader's managing editor David Popp tells the complete construction story of his N scale Naugatuck River Valley layout using techniques any model railroader can use! More than 30 short projects from building benchwork to realistic operation.

Learn what makes N scale unique in everything from benchwork to realistic scenery. Colorful photos and illustrations guide beginners as well as more experienced modelers who are making the transition from a different scale.