Scale Model Scenery Tips

In this section you will find a number of pages with various scale model scenery techniques for building, painting and finishing your railway models and the landscapes.

With a little bit of practice these skills can be applied to all types of scale modeling, including model cars, bikes, aircraft and military dioramas.

Getting started with your model railway

This is a new series designed to help the novice modeller design and build a layout

• It's All About Scale
• Back Tracking – Planning your layout
• A solid foundation – Baseboards
• Tricky Track – Common Track Laying Mistakes
• Taking Control DC or DCC
• Making the switch - Solenoid Point Motors

Other modelling tips

• Helpful Tips
• Modelling Tools
• Its a Sticky Thing - Glues
• Working with Photo Etch
• Working with Resin Models
• Choosing an Airbrush
• Dry Brushing
• Modelling Water
• Paint Charts