Model Railroading S Guide To Modeling And Detailing Diesels

Thanks to the growing number of models and parts, modeling and detailing of diesel engines continues to be a fast-growing segment of the model railroad hobby. Taken from the pages of Model Railroading, the articles collected in these volumes comprise a useful reference.

Learn about prototype engine servicing areas and their functions, and how to model them on any layout. Includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.

Learn the history, spotting features, characteristics, and operation of diesel locomotives, plus how to determine appropriate eras, and details and features.

The late steam and steam-to-diesel transition era remain very popular with model railroaders. This book offers modelers a single reference guide for upgrading, detailing, modifying, and maintaining their steam locomotive models. Covered topics include: An overview of steam locomotives: types, history, and how they work. Upgrading and repowering older plastic and brass models. Adding DCC and sound; weathering; and modifying details to reflect various prototypes.

Design a freelanced or prototype-based model railroad by selecting a time period, modeling geography, creating a roster, using graphics, and following paint schemes.

More than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects show you how to add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Beginning modelers will appreciate the well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.

Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling and detailing plastic or wooden structures.

Shows how the experts kitbash, modify, and paint locomotives to make them look just like the prototypes. Contains information on how to accurately model HO scale locomotives with tips, techniques, materials lists, and photographs of many locomotive types and road names. From Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pgs.; 150 bandw and 50 color photos: softcover.