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Easy Model Railroad Wiring, 2nd EditionBy Andy SperandeoEverything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematics. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 128 pgs.; 80 B&W photos; 160 Illustrations; perfect-bound softcover KAL12207 - $19.95 |
Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the HobbyFrom Model RailroaderFrom the basics of tracklaying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives to the finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packed with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pgs.; 5 B&W photos; 150 color photos; saddle-stitched softcover KAL12197 - $14.95 |
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Scenery for Your Model RailroadBy Mike DannemanCreate a more realistic scene behind and around your model railroad! This book shows you how, from ground cover and rockwork, to trees, water, and more. Learn the finishing touches that give a railroad character. Includes photos of models and prototype scenes for inspiration. 8¼ x 10¾; perfect-bound softcover KAL12194 - $17.95 |
Scenery Tips and TechniquesFrom Model RailroaderScenery projects and ideas that will bring your layout to life! A collection of helpful scenery stories from the pages of "Model Railroader" Magazine. Numerous feature articles, organized by topic, that are compiled to help you develop proven techniques and new ideas for creating realistic scenery on a layout of any size or scale. Easy-to-follow projects that show you exactly how to: -Add depth to your layout with background scenery -Apply groundcover appropriate for all four seasons -Build trees and forests just as Mother Nature intended -Simulate a variety of waterways, including open surf Colored photographs accompany instructions throughout the book. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 104 pgs.; perfect-bound softcover KAL12243 - $18.95 |
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Building City Scenery for Your Model RailroadBy John PrykeLearn to model realistic city structures and scenes of any size in any scale! Step-by-step photos, technical illustrations, and a variety of approaches to assembling a model city show you how. An ideal book for intermediate modelers who want to enhance realism on their layouts. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pgs.; 40 B&W photos; 120 color photos; 25 Illustrations; perfect-bound softcover KAL12204 - $17.95 |
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