Tag: Trestles

Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles (Model Railroader)

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Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype phtographs, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits.

Product Features

  • A guide to designing and building bridges for your layout
  • it provides more then 20 scale drawings so you can scratchbuild, kitbash, or modify commerical bridge kits.
  • Will help you acheive the realistic- and dramatic- effect you want.
  • helps you select the right bridge for your layout
  • provides more then 20 scale drawings

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Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles, Vol. 2 (Modeling & Painting)

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This second volume of articles from Model Railroader offers modelers more tips for building bridges and trestles on their layouts. New information and how-tos include modeling a highway underpass, building a viaduct, creating a stone arch bridge, and more. Modelers will learn how to use current kits plus get scratchbuilding tips.

Includes expert instruction for modelers of all skill levels.
Highlights new techniques for building bridges out of concrete.
Provides detailed how-to photos for each project.

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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels

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Prolific Kalmbach author Jeff Wilson shows modelers how to re-create numerous types of railroad and highway bridges based on prototype designs. Divided into chapters by bridge type, each chapter shows several prototype examples and demonstrates techniques for modeling, painting, weathering, and installing the models on a layout. Covers the history of railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnels. Includes specific details for modeling iron and steel truss bridges, plate girder bridges, concrete bridges, lift bridges, tunnels, and more. Lists currently available models. Ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists.

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