White River Productions Model Railroading with George Dutka

Model Railroading with 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