Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas (Paperback)

David Wright

ISBN 10: 1785002805 / ISBN 13: 9781785002809

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, 2017

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Paperback. A model railway layout is greatly enhanced by a good back scene. If a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. This book is a comprehensive guide for both railway and diorama modellers to create convincing back scenes. AUTHOR: David Wright trained as a commercial artist and illustrator, and has over forty years of experience under his belt. It is this experience in the visual field that has led David to apply those illustrative skills towards showing how simple, but effective back scenes can be painted, even by the complete novice. He is well known in the railway modelling world and has written widely in the railway modelling press. This is his fifth railway modelling book for Crowood. SELLING POINTS: . A comprehensive guide to creating convincing back scenes for model railways and dioramas. . Will inspire all modellers to create that final touch to their model railways and dioramas. . Of great interest to all modellers, especially but not exclusively railway modellers; the skills also apply to dioramo modellers in general. . Packed with information on rural, urban and traditional painted back scenes; choosing the right materials; lighting and presentation and much, much more. . Superbly illustrated with over 300 colour photographs and diagrams. . David Wright is well known in the railway modelling world - this is his fifth book for Crowood. 300 colour photographs and diagrams A model railway layout is greatly enhanced by a good back scene. If a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. This is a guide for both railway and diorama modellers to create convincing back scenes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas (Paperback)
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785002805
• ISBN 13: 9781785002809
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive guide for both railway and diorama modellers to create convincing back scenes. If a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. It covers choosing the right materials; rural and urban back scenes; traditional painted back scenes; producing back scenes with camera and/or computer; the correct use of forced perspective and scale reduction; getting the transition from layout to back scene right and, finally, lighting and presentation.

About the Author

David Wright is a professional artist and model maker who has written numerous articles in the railway modelling press. He is well known at the major railway modelling exhibitions where he is especially renowned for his informative demonstrations and theatre presentations. David's books for Crowood include Making Rural Buildings for Model Railways, Making Urban Buildings for Model Railways, Modelling Branch Lines - A Guide for Railway Modellers, Modelling Ports and Inland Waterways - A Guide for Railway Modellers, and Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas.