5 Easy Steps for Building Trees in Minutes
While there are many pre-built trees available, few can match Scenic Express SuperTrees in either realism or value for money. Here are 5 easy steps for building trees in minutes!
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Discover how to create special features from scratch or using products from ModelTrainStuff.com. Everything from mountains to water, weathering, and more.
How To Detail a Concrete Silo from a Plastic Kit
Much like red barns or wood-framed houses, concrete silos are a classic staple of the American landscape. They can be seen from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the great plains to the industrial northeast. Used for storing diverse materials ranging from concrete to grain, these industrial pillars can often be found alongside railroads, making …
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Create a Convincing Winter Scene in 12 Easy Steps
Modeling any season can be a fun and exciting challenge, however there’s no challenge quite like a winter snow scene. Unlike other seasons, winter is unique in the variety of ways it can be replicated. From a light frost, to a heavy, fresh snowfall, the techniques required to replicate these diverse landscapes are as different …
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How to Realistically Ballast Your Railroad
In this post, we’re going to look at how to use ballast effectively and realistically to replicate three markedly different types of railroad.
Realistically Weathering a Freight Car in 10 Easy Steps
Great thing about weathering is replicating something that doesn’t have to be done a certain way. Follow these guidelines for how/where to apply your materials.