Making Model Railway Buildings
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Making Model Railway Buildings
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Author : Andy McMillan
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2014-04-30
Making Model Railway Buildings written by Andy McMillan and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-30 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This invaluable book is essential reading for all railway modellers, whatever their level of expertise. The author provides an overall understanding of the purpose of making buildings for a model railway and covers their construction, their positioning and how to light them.Topics covered include railway and non-railway buildings, explaining how the latter can also enhance your trains; modelling attitudes, the use of scale, levels of detail and both regional vernacular and railway architecture; ready-made buildings and how you can adapt them to your own particular purposes; different materials available for building structures and ways of choosing, finding, measuring and recording suitable prototypes; step by step construction of a cardboard building kit to illustrate the use of basic modelling tools and to explain essential procedures and techniques; using and modifying 'out-of-the-box' model buildings. Also explores the subtleties of making model railway buildings from scratch without the use of a kit, or anything more than hand-tools and a few sheets of suitable material, giving guidance on the appropriate use of texture and colour, and shows how walls, doors, windows, roofs and chimneys can be created, painted, detailed and finished off. Discusses the many aspects of lighting, including external lighting, such as street and platform lights, and the internal lighting of buildings, the problems they pose and how they can be resolved. Lighting can create dramatic effects with reference, for example, to the installation of illuminated ground signals in N-gauge using the latest 'surface-mount' technology, and by producing brilliantly illuminated back-lit sunsets. Superbly illustrated with 622 colour photographs.
Making Rural Buildings For Model Railways
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Author : David Wright
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2013-04-22
Making Rural Buildings For Model Railways written by David Wright and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-22 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
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.
Building Bridges And Viaducts For Model Railways
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Author : Bob Alderman
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2014-08-31
Building Bridges And Viaducts For Model Railways written by Bob Alderman and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-31 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Written by an acknowledged expert, this practical book is essential reading for all those railway modellers who wish to build a bridge or a viaduct for their layout. This new book contains in-depth descriptions and photographs of bridges located around Britain (and one in New Zealand), ranging from the small to the monumental, from which the modeller can gain ideas and draw inspiration. As an essential aid to modelling, the constituent parts of the bridges are described as well as the engineering principles that make them 'work' and the materials from which they are built. Step-by-step instructions and photographs depict the construction in plasticard of five models: a simple girder bridge; a truss-girder bridge; a masonry arch bridge; a plate-girder bridge; and a viaduct. The book covers prototype research, taking measurements, modelling materials and tools, and examines the finishing process, including different ways of applying paint and weathering powders in order to make your model look authentic. Fully illustrated with over 500 colour photographs and diagrams.
Making Urban Buildings For Model Railways
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Author : David Wright
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2013-11-30
Making Urban Buildings For Model Railways written by David Wright and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-30 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
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.
Building A Folding Model Railway Layout
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Author : Graham Goodchild
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2016-08-31
Building A Folding Model Railway Layout written by Graham Goodchild and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-31 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Determining where and how to store a model railway when it is not in use can be difficult, especially if space is severely limited; a folding railway layout can be the solution to this problem. The author has designed an ingenious folding wooden case that accommodates his truly remarkable N-gauge multi-track layout, and which is also suitable for an oval track layout in 00 gauge. In this fascinating book, the author describes all aspects of how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within using lightweight materials such as rigid foam. Some of the most remarkable features of the layout are how to construct and install a working cable car, moving road vehicles, a revolving children's roundabout, and a helicopter with motorized rotor blades. There are over 300 excellent step-by-step diagrams and photographs.
Popular Science
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932-02
Popular Science written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932-02 with categories.
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Designing And Building Fiddle Yards
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Author : Richard Bardsley
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2014-08-31
Designing And Building Fiddle Yards written by Richard Bardsley and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-31 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This invaluable, well-illustrated book is essential reading for all those railway modellers who are considering building a fiddle yard. The fiddle yard is a train storage area for locomotives and rolling stock that often remains out of view. For the modeller, it represents the 'rest of the railway network' and it is essential for layouts as it is somewhere for trains to 'come from' and somewhere for trains to 'go to'. This fascinating book defines what a fiddle yard is in terms of operational variety, storage and swapping trains. It demonstrates how a fiddle yard can be integrated into a model railway layout. It covers track-only fiddle yards using a single track, ladders of multiple tracks and reversing loops and considers design issues for oval and terminus layouts as well as combination fiddle yards and the importance of train length and baseboards. There are four detailed projects for the reader to build, each one providing a different fiddle yard solution. If you have ever wondered what fiddle yards are all about and whether your layout needs one, then this is the book for you.
Making Your N Gauge Railway More Realistic
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Author : Richard Middleton
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2024-09-30
Making Your N Gauge Railway More Realistic written by Richard Middleton and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-30 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Railway modelling offers a unique opportunity for the modeller to construct and operate an authentic simulation of the real thing. When one creates a model railway, one should strive to embed the sense of purpose from the real railway into their model. Simply moving trains around aimlessly around a layout may be enjoyable, but it doesnt reflect how the real railway operates. There is much focus on absolute accuracy with regards to locomotives and rolling stock but far fewer modellers in general pay attention to prototypical accuracy and replicating authentic railway operations in miniature. Operating your layout in a realistic fashion is not only more authentic, but it can also be an enjoyable pastime in its own right. It gives purpose to the movement of every train on the layout and, if it involves co-operation between more than one operator, involves teamwork and good communication which can be immensely satisfying. Finally, realistic operation is supported by many other factors, a sense of time and setting, sensible track layout, correct placement of signals, the proper formation of trains, realistic civil engineering, and layout clutter. These all add to the overall atmosphere and setting of a real or fictional railway, tying it to a time and place, and making the whole ensemble more authentic and thus making the whole experience feel more real. This book is intended to help those with an interest in the BR Blue (TOPS) and Sectorisation eras present their layout in a realistic manner using easy-to-understand sketches and drawings, previously unpublished period photographs and source material from the era. This book will give the reader ideas to help their N Gauge model railway come to life.
The Architecture And Legacy Of British Railway Buildings
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Author : Robert Thornton
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2020-09-01
The Architecture And Legacy Of British Railway Buildings written by Robert Thornton and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Architecture categories.
Railway buildings have always had a fascinating character all of their own, despite many no longer being in operational railway service. This book tells the story of how these buildings evolved alongside the development of the railway in Great Britain and examines how architects over the years have responded to the operational, social and cultural influences that define their work. Written for those with a keen interest in architecture and the railway, as well as those new to the subject, The Architecture and Legacy of British Railway Buildings provides an unique insight into the production of railway architecture, both in the context of railway management and the significant periods of ownership, and the swings in national mood for railway-based transportation. As well as tracing its history, the authors take time to consider the legacy these buildings have left behind and the impact of heritage on a continually forward-looking industry. Topics covered include: the context of railway architecture today; the history of how it came into existence; the evolution of different railway building types; the unique aspects of railway building design, and finally, the key railway development periods and their architectural influences.
Modelling Goods Trains Goods Sheds And Yards In The Steam Era
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Author : Terry Booker
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2015-11-23
Modelling Goods Trains Goods Sheds And Yards In The Steam Era written by Terry Booker and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-23 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This wide-ranging book, written by an experienced railway modeller, demonstrates how, with a little patience, you can produce accurate and realistic models of goods trains, sheds and yards. It presents detailed step-by-step projects and covers basic card-kit building, 'kit bashing' and scratch building. Written in an easily understandable style, this fascinating work is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to authentically replicate the way goods were moved and handled on Britain's railways during the steam era. Covers the simple tools and materials that are required. Packed with information about steam-era goods workings and how to recreate them on a layout. Shows the reader how a typical goods yard operated and how it was constructed. Demonstrates how to detail, improve, modify and achieve the best results from card kits. Examines the growing appeal of 'download' kits. Shows the modeller how to improve the appearance and reliability of goods rolling stock. Contains many money-saving suggestions and is consistently cost-conscious throughout.