Model Railroading with George Dutka

Description

Model Railroading with George Dutka

By: George Dutka

You can build and paint structures and rolling stock with weathering and other details that really stand out. Combine them all in a realistic diorama, or apply them to your own model railroad. Author George Dutka demonstrates expert techniques in kitbashing, detailing, and weathering that are easy to master in a series of projects for all skill levels. 96 pages, softbound.

Contents

• Introduction — You can master modeling skills like a pro
• Model Makeovers — Rescuing old structures from the scrap bin
• Some New England Barns — Barns are an essential part of the rural landscape
• Classic Station Kitbash — Transforming classic kits into typical New England depots
• Repurposed Boxcars — Turning retired rolling stock into detailed structures
• Build a Boom Car — Kitbash a crane boom car for a wreck recovery train
• Central Vermont Cabooses — Different methods for building unique caboose models
• Basic Freight Car Weathering — Simple effects for weathering steel and wood freight cars
• Weathering Wood — Techniques for creating realistic weathered wood effects
• Build Small Dioramas — Test your skills by building simple scenes
• Tour the White River Division — The author’s HO-scale railroad inspired by New England
• Meet George Dutka — Railroad Model Craftsman's 'Craftsman Workshop' columnist

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