Creating the Rural Scene: A Guide for Railway Modellers and Diorama Model Makers

· The Crowood Press
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Packed with practical tips and advice this informative book explains the various techniques and materials that will help any modeller produce convincing models of the rural scene. It examines the history and development of the countryside, villages and infrastructure and covers rural industries. It demonstrates techniques for modelling farm buildings, machinery, vehicles and livestock and gives practical advice to modelling windmills and watermills. There are a selection of scenic projects included with step-by-step guidance and reference photographs. The book presents a total modelling project showing how to make a three-dimensional model inspired by John Constable's The Hay Wain. Examines the history and development of the countryside, villages and infrastructure Presents a selection of scenic projects with step-by-step guidance and reference photographs Covers rural industries, featuring practical advice to modelling both windmills and watermills Demonstrates techniques for modelling farm buildings, machinery, vehicles and livestock Tackles ruins in the rural landscape, and how these can complement a model railway or diorama Presents a total modelling project showing how to make a three-dimensional model inspired by John Constable's The Hay Wain.

About the author

David Wright is a professional artist and model maker who has created many models of rural buildings for model railway enthusiasts, museums and businesses. David has written numerous articles for railway magazines and provides hands-on experience at railway modelling workshops. In addition, he has completed two DVDs, one of which dealt with modelling rural buildings, and is well known at the major railway modelling exhibitions where he provides demonstrations to the visiting public.

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