Basic Structure Modeling for Model Railroaders

Learn the reasons for including structures on your layout, then select and build the your own! Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling plastic or wood structures. Offers techniques for realistic finishing, including painting, weathering, sign making, interior detailing, and more.

Author: Jeff Wilson
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 225 color photos; 12 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890244463

Jeff Wilson has written more than 20 books on railroads and model railroading. He spent 10 years as an associate editor at Model Railroader magazine, and he currently works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer, contributing articles to MR and other magazines. He also writes a model railroading column for Model Retailer magazine and is a correspondent for Trains magazine. He enjoys many facets of the hobby, especially building structures and detailing locomotives, as well as photographing both real and model railroads.

About the Author/Acknowledgments 4
Introduction 5

Chapter 1: Plastic Kits 7
Chapter 2: Wood Kits 21
Chapter 3: Scratchbuilding 27
Chapter 4: Structure Roofs 35
Chapter 5: Painting 49
Chapter 6: Detailing 62
Chapter 7: Signs 71

Inspiration: Photo Gallery 82
List of Manufacturers 86