Time-Saving Techniques for Efficient Model Railroad Construction and Detailing

Description

Building a model railroad – especially a room- or basement-sized layout – takes a lot of time. In his new book, Tony Koester shares many invaluable time-saving tricks he’s learned over the decades as an accomplished modeler and author.

Topics include:

• Using LDEs (Layout Design Elements) with staging.
• Efficient layout construction tips and techniques.
• Time-effective methods to get a layout built and operating.

Contents:

Introduction – What’s the point?
Chapter 1 – Goals based on time, space, and budget
Finding ways to consume fewer resources
Chapter 2 – What to do ahead of time
Things to do before layout construction consumes almost all of your spare time
Chapter 3 – Looking to the prototype
No sense reinventing the wheel
Chapter 4 – Shortcuts to layout construction
Paper templates, narrow shelves, hand-throws, and lighting
Chapter 5 – Doing scenery in layers
Progress promotes progress; foam construction; trees vs. forests
Chapter 6 – Time-saving structure tips
Kitbashing pros and cons; modeling the boondocks; flats; photo walls
Chapter 7 – Improving engines and rolling stock
The handsome USRA fleet, stand-ins, quick weathering tips
Chapter 8 – Tips from the masters
So how do they get so much done?

Author: Tony KoesterSize: 8.25″ x 10.75″Pages: 112Illustrations: 175

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