Modelling Branch Lines: A Guide for Railway Modellers
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (932 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1785000195 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
presented book that covered its subject matter in an excellent manner. Great photos of both models and prototype Amazon Customer A very well researched and presented book that covered its subject matter in an excellent manner . Great photos of both models and prototype that will certainly help as I tackle a rather large model railway in my retirement !! If I pick up one good idea from a book I am happy , but with this one I picked up lots . Well done , David /
He is well known at the major railway modelling exhibitions where he is especially renowned for his informative demonstrations and theatre presentations. David Wright is a professional artist and model maker who has written numerous articles in the railway modelling press. This is David's third book for Crowood, his first two being the highly acclaimed Making Rural Buildings for Model Railways and Making Urban Buildings for Model Railways.
This comprehensive book is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to create a realistic model of a branch line. It contains a vast array of useful information, excellent reference photographs, practical tips, explanations of modelling techniques and a host of exciting modelling ideas.Examines the origins, developments and future of branch lines in BritainProvides useful insights into how to select a suitable branch line to modelDiscusses how to create scenic realism and an appropriate setting for the model, with reference to the landscape, the infrastructure, the lineside and the use of authentic colourPresents information about a selection of real, and some fictitious, branch lines in order to inspire the modeller and help him select a suitable subject to lovingly recreateC
About the AuthorDavid Wright is a professional artist and model maker who has written numerous articles in the railway modelling press. This is David's third book for Crowood, his first two being the highly acclaimed Making Rural Buildings for Model Railways and Making Urban Buildings for Model Railways.. He is well known at the major railway modelling exhibitions where he is especially renowned for his informative demonstrations and theatre presentations