400-12817 - Time-Saving Techniques

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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 budgetFinding ways to consume fewer resourcesChapter 2 - What to do ahead of timeThings to do before layout construction consumes almost all of your spare timeChapter 3 - Looking to the prototypeNo sense reinventing the wheelChapter 4 - Shortcuts to layout constructionPaper templates, narrow shelves, hand-throws, and lightingChapter 5 - Doing scenery in layersProgress promotes progress; foam construction; trees vs. forestsChapter 6 - Time-saving structure tipsKitbashing pros and cons; modeling the boondocks; flats; photo wallsChapter 7 - Improving engines and rolling stockThe handsome USRA fleet, stand-ins, quick weathering tipsChapter 8 - Tips from the mastersSo how do they get so much done? Author: Tony Koester Size: 8.25" x 10.75" Pages: 112 Illustrations: 175 Show more