Shows how to build realistic HO scale layouts with all the details! Includes step-by-step photographic instructions on constructing benchwork, laying track, wiring, building scenery, and operating trains.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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REALISTIC Is The Key!,
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This review is from: A Realistic HO Layout for Beginners: Step-By-Step Instructions for Building a Complete HO Scale Layout (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
Lou Sassi is a master model railroader and this is a excellent place for beginners to start their initiation into the hobby. If you just yearn to put down an oval of track and run trains (which IS great fun!), you don't need to buy this book. If, on the other hand, you've been captivated by photos of super realistic layouts and wished you knew someone who could help you get started on building one - this book will be worth every penny you pay for it. If you don't know what "L Girder" benchwork is or why you might want to use it, Lou will tell you what, why, and how to do it. If you marvel at ground cover that looks more like an aerial photograph than a model, Mr. Sassi will show you how it's done. Even the beginner can do this. Each phase of construction contains photos, detailed lists of tools and materials, and step-by-step instructions. While it may seem complicated in its entirety (the mark of a realistic model)the individual skills are really easy for the beginner to grasp. This is a really useful book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Beginners Layout ? I think not........,
This review is from: A Realistic HO Layout for Beginners: Step-By-Step Instructions for Building a Complete HO Scale Layout (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
Much to complex to warrant being called a beginner's layout. This author has numerous books out with similar themes, and while he is an excellent modeler, he should not be writing books "for beginnners" in the hobby.
Unless you: - are retired. - and wealthy, don't bother with this book.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Too complicated,
This review is from: A Realistic HO Layout for Beginners: Step-By-Step Instructions for Building a Complete HO Scale Layout (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
I found this book to be much to detailed for beginners. I was looking for something that was more along the lines of "model railroading for dummies".
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"ALL ABOOOOOARD!" The conductor's voice broke the stillness of the early New England morning as he passed a glance down the sides of the shiny maroon passenger cars, checking for any last-minute stragglers who might be climbing the platform steps. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ground goop, rail joiners, styrene cement, plaster gauze, ground foam, long braces, fascia panels, generous coating, tunnel portals, ground contours, ground throw, carpet tape, fine dirt, drywall screws, scale feet, track plan, tie points Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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"ALL ABOOOOOARD!" The conductor's voice broke the stillness of the early New England morning as he passed a glance down the sides of the shiny maroon passenger cars, checking for any last-minute stragglers who might be climbing the platform steps. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ground goop, rail joiners, styrene cement, plaster gauze, ground foam, long braces, fascia panels, generous coating, tunnel portals, ground contours, ground throw, carpet tape, fine dirt, drywall screws, scale feet, track plan, tie points Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Woodland Scenics, Stiles Mills, Weld Bond, Polly Scale, Claremont Branch, Control Master, Kelly's Saloon, Carol's Corner Cafe, Liquid Nails, New England, Bright Boy, Evergreen Scale Models, Pam's Pet Shop, Skip's Chicken, Thare Smelli Leather Goods New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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