There’s nothing quite like a poorly blended backdrop to take a viewer out of the staged reality of a model railroad scene. But, you can avoid this issue and maintain a fluid scene by making the joint between landscape and backdrop as flush as possible. Good news is, painting model railroad backdrops that smoothly transition…
Few would call model railroading an inexpensive hobby. With all the supplies necessary for building the most realistic models, costs can add up pretty quickly, so it’s important to try to make your materials last as long as possible. This is especially true for model railroad paint, which is vital for adding customization and personalization…
In this introductory video, we meet Bill and Mary Miller, the master builders behind two of our favorite custom model railroads. Throughout our series on Bill and Mary’s scenes, you’ll learn about the history and construction of Elk Mountain Timber Co. Railroad, completed in On2.5 scale, and the Ohio Creek Extension of C&S Railway, completed…
The goal when building a model railroad should always be to make the scene appear as realistic as possible. Naturally, if your layout is modeled after an area with paved roads and homes with electricity, there are bound to be other signs of modern life–most notable among them telephone poles and lines. Some modelers tend…