How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, Third Edition (Model Railroader Books)

This author has done an amazing job going through step by step on how to create realistic scale model scenery. He adds tips and tricks that helped me to build some small scale movie sets I was making. I suggest this book to anyone trying to do what the title implies. It does not go into much detail on any other model railroad facets, but for the money and subject matter, it is well worth the money.

I have Mr. Frary's other two editions of this book. I bought the first one years ago when I got interested in my trains again around 1982. So much had changed and I never was very good at scenery that I needed "something" to help me improve my lay-out. Mr. Frary's first edition helped me do a very credible job of building scenery on the lay-out at that time with his "water soluble method." Fast forward--after another hiatus from model trains, I came back, yet again, to my model work and read a mention somewhere that referred to this "third" edition. Like many folks, I thought this would be just an up-dated book with a few changes and maybe a new suggestion or two. WRONG! Mr. Frary has managed to put together a whole new book--new pictures, new techniques, new "everything! Wow! I don't know where to start, but I know my scenery is going to take a giant leap forward. It's still "water-soluble," but he's added all kinds of new equipment and supplies to create marvelous landscaped vistas in miniature! If you are new to model trains, if you are trying your hand at building scenery that will be the envy of your friends in the hobby, or outside the hooby, get THIS book--the third edition! Get it even if you have the first or second edition--you need this book to learn about the latest techniques in building "knock-your-eyes-out" scenery that could fool Mother Nature! Oh, and don't worry if you don't think you are "very artistic"--Mr. Frary will fix that, if you follow his instructions and advice! You might surprise yourself and have a TON of FUN! Still unsure? Look around and find his dvd on building scenery! Between this book and his dvd, I bet you become the "scenery expert" in your group of hobbyists!

awesome information, made several changes based on my readings. How I create scenery, store engines and rolling stock, paint scenery and much more. The must have book for any model railroader.

The scenery book is good at explaining multiple techniques in creating scenery. The depth which they go into is good for an experienced model railroader and may details required for a novice. But it helped me identify some techniques I have not tried before as there are many ways to get to a result you are looking for. This book expanded my options on water, mountains and subtle techniques in building town scenes.

if you are suffering brain farts and can't get your scenery up to snuff, this book will inspire with it's full color pages and how to techniques. this book will get you off the siding and onto the main line of scenery in no time flat. a little knowledge goes a long way and this book will give you ideas you never knew existed. want to know how the pro's do it, this book could be your answer. read the book first - cover to cover - and you can decide which project to tackle first. once you have learned a few techniques, you will know how to blend it all into a hell of rail side scene. remember your first ever trick? take a dollip of glue and stick a needle into it - pull needle down drawning glue with it - from time to time draw glue left and right of glue trail - sprinkle with fake grass and you have a vine on the side of a building. this book gives you the know how to do tricks that can build forests, track sides, buildings, weathering, trees, mountains, tunnels and much more. all in one book. knowledge is a good thing. make it real. read this book.

This book is just loaded with ideals. It gives excellent and detailed ways of managing and building things. The author is very experienced and described several different ways those mentioned which one she prefers and why. I definitely plan on using several of these on building my next railroad and am very pleased with buying.

I only have one train set. It was an Athearn set (that I reviewed here) that has piqued my interest in model railroading. I bought this book to see what possibilities are out there for building track scenery. Well, this book is rather detailed and shows you how to do some amazing things. As a newcomer to the hobby, I was rather impressed by the creativity inside this book. A great buy for people like me who are simply interested and more than likely a great buy for those who are serious about building scenery.

Dave Frary includes lots of techniques, enough to satisfy most modelers. Some of the ideas seem dated because they've been around a while, but all are still relevant today. Sure there are more modern materials and tools, but the information in this book is still applicable and useful. Fundamental concepts don't go out of style.

Una fonte preziosa per molte informazioni, pratico ed immediato, con molte "ricette" fai da te per prepararsi in casa i materiali di base. Consigliato anche ai neofiti.

This is an excellent "how to do it book". I've used the instructions for modelling water on our club layout to very good effect. The illustrations are of USA models but this does not detract from the instructions that the author gives. Indeed many of the photos are inspirational. I rate this book very highly.

Excellent book with lots of tips and tricks for cost savings do it yourself scenery. Lots of experience, trial and error, went into this book and the author explains why he choses the methods or products he does. This book will have me throughout all my scenery work!

Excellent livre sur le décor ferroviaire !

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