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Scenery for Model Railroads, Dioramas & Miniatures

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3rd edition of the popular guide to making scenery for model railroads, dioramas and miniatures. Provides detailed step-by-step tips, tricks and methods to make true-to-life landscapes for your miniatures. Many photos, including 34 full color pictures of examples. Provides 25 handy tear-out reference cards detailing the projects described in the book. A useful sources-of-supply section assists you in obtaining materials that may be otherwise difficult to find. A must-have reference for those serious about modeling for railroads, dollhouses or other displays.

Schleicher has written an excellent book for anyone interested in any kind of miniature modeling. Whether your interest is model railroading, military dioramas, or dollhouses, you will enjoy reading and learning something new about your field.

My particular interest is making miniature Civil War and Revolutionary War dioramas. Needless to say, there was much in here for me to learn. I particularly enjoyed reading the sections about how to make dirt roads and making model trees.

I have tried one particular suggestion: using plush felt to simulate tall grass and weeds. The result was a good and inexpensive alternative to the other ways modelers can simulate grass and weeds.

I also appreciated the 25 tear reference cards you can use for different modeling techniques.

Read, enjoy, and learn something new about modeling!

The book I ordered was in great condition and I received it in a very short amount of time. Better service than some big name companies I've dealt with.