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Basic and Advanced Tips and Techniques for Styrene Modeling Bob Hayden
Evergreen Scale Models 2002 0967836905 / 9780967836904 Second Printing NEW CONDITION BOOK
Basic and Advanced Tips and Techniques for Styrene Modeling: How to Build, Paint and Finish Realistic Styrene Models
Tools-Adhesives-Scratch building-Kit bashing-Conversions-Detailing-Airbrushing-Decals-Weathering
Ch. 1: The Case for Styrene, 40 Years Later!, pp. 3-5;
Ch. 2: Equipping the Styrene Workshop, pp. 6-11;
Ch. 3: Working With Styrene Sheet and Strip, pp. 12-17;
Ch. 4: Scratch building Basic Boxes, pp. 18-26;
Ch. 5: Working With Styrene Kits, pp. 27-32;
Ch. 6: Kit bashing and Conversions, pp. 33-44;
Ch. 7: Detailing Techniques, pp. 45-56;
Ch. 8: Basic Painting and Finishing, pp. 57-67;
Ch. 9: Advanced Finishing Techniques, pp. 68-75;
Ch. 10: Scratch Building Projects and Techniques, pp. 76-87;
Sources and Index, pp. 88-89.
Evergreen Scale Models, soft cover, 88 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., color and b&w photographs and illustrations. ESM904
Price: 11.95 USD
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Locomotive Terminals & Railroad Structures Edited by Hal Carstens
Carstens Publications 2000 0911868984 / 9780911868982 NEW CONDITION BOOK
Engine houses, turntables, coal towers, scales, sand towers, water towers, floodlights, yard offices, signal towers, shanties, oil supply house and more from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman.
Contents:
Locomotive Terminals (Boston & Albany), pp. 4-5;
Round Houses (ATSF, Cincinnati Union Terminal, NYS&W Little Ferry, MP East St. Louis and CV White River Jct., pp. 6-11;
Engine Houses, Diesel Houses (ATSF and TRRA);
Telephone Boxes (ATSF and B&O);
Pump and Boiler Houses (B&O and Gulf Coast Lines);
Turntables (SP Gallows, T&NO 90 ft., EBT);
Water Tanks (SP, McCloud River wood tanks);
Coal Towers and Ramps (Concrete and Wood);
Ash Handlers;
Floodlight Tower;
Fire Hose Houses (GN);
Fuel Oil Supply House;
Chain Hoist;
Icing Platforms (LV curved and straight);
Oil Tanks;
Car Repair Shops (NYO&W);
Sand Houses;
Scale Houses (B&O and Fairbanks-Morse);
Section Houses;
Signal Towers (IC, RF&P, DL&W);
Yard Office;
Yard Warehouse (IC);
Bunk House (DL&W);
Crossing Shanties.
Carstens Publications, soft cover, 120 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs; plans and diagrams. CP00098
Price: 16.95 USD
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Model Railroad Structures From A to Z Wayne and Mary Cay Wesolowski
Carstens Publications 2009 1590730143 / 9781590730140 NEW CONDITION BOOK
Model Railroad Structures From A to Z (Originally published under the title Model Railroad Scratch building).
Any way you look at it, there is a lot more to model railroading than setting up a track and switching on a train. Once you ’re in that engineer ’s seat, you won ’t be satisfied until your layout is the best one around. From tracks, locomotives, cars to scenery, electronics and sound effects, there ’s always something new and exciting to add to your layout. What ’s the best way to make your setup really special Build your own model bridges, buildings, and backgrounds...from scratch!
This is the book to show you how to create all kinds of unique original models from wood, paperboard, plastic, plaster, and other inexpensive easy to find materials. Easy step-by-step instructions, plus lots of detailed illustrations and photos help you make professional looking models right from the start Build a simple drainage bridge, the “Schulz Brothers ” ice house, a storage shed, section house, and highway bridge. Learn how to design your own outbuildings!
Contents:
Introduction/acknowledgments, pp. 2-5;
Ch. 1: Getting Started, pp. 6-14;
Ch. 2: Basic Tools & Techniques, pp. 15-26;
Ch. 3: Working With Wood, pp. 27-37;
Ch. 4: Building A Simple Drainage Bridge, pp. 38-43;
Ch. 5: Building the Schulz Bro. Icehouse, pp. 44-49;
Ch. 6: Working With Paper, pp. 50-52;
Ch. 7: Building A Lineside Storage Shed, pp. 53-60;
Ch. 8: Building A Section House, pp. 61-68;
Ch. 9: Working With Plaster, 69-74;
Ch. 10: Plaster Pattern Making, pp. 75-81;
Ch. 11: The Molding Process, pp. 82-85;
Ch. 12: Building A Simple Highway Bridge, pp. 86-91;
Ch. 13: Building Cast Brick Chimneys, pp. 92-93;
Ch. 14: Appendix, Selected Suppliers, pp. 94-96.
Carstens Publications, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w and color photographs (15 pages in color); illustrations. CP0143
Price: 13.95 USD
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Modeling The Wild West Edited by Hal Carstens
Carstens Publications 2003 1590730062 / 9781590730065 NEW CONDITION BOOK
Old mining towns, gold mines, stock yards, railroad buildings of the 1870 ’s and rare old mining photos. Step-by-step instructions on modeling old buildings reeking with atmosphere in HO or other scales. Most of them would be equally at home on any eastern or southern pike in a modern setting. Includes a Rock Island wooden trestle and early Santa Fe structures.
Carstens Publications, soft cover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs and illustrations. CP00006
Price: 13.95 USD
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Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders Bob Walker
Carstens Publications 2010 1590730208 / 9781590730201
Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders.
Expand your model building experience with Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders: Craftsman Techniques Made Simple.
Scratchbuilding takes the hobby to the ultimate creative level. Author Bob Walker shares his thoughts and processes in model making with this comprehensive overview to the art. Bob has had the best of all worlds as a professional hobby manufacturer and model builder who has been able to keep his personal love of the model railroad hobby active for over five decades.
Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders is a definitive work that covers the thought process, latest tools, techniques and materials used by Bob to create some of his excellent and personal models. With 130 pages of creative content, this latest modeler's book from Carstens Publications will open the door to a new world of model building.
Contents:
Introduction: Why Scratchbuild , pp. 4-11;
What You'll Need, pp. 12-27;
Materials, pp. 28-53;
Components, pp. 54-68;
Methodologies, pp. 69-93;
Applications, pp. 94-106;
Accruements, pp. 107-122;
Conclusion, pp. 123-130.
Carstens Publications, softcover, 130 pages, color photographs and illustrations. cp201
Price: 16.95 USD
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The Model Railroader's Guide to Steel Mills Bernard Kempinski
Kalmbach Books 2010 089024751X / 9780890247518 NEW CONDITION BOOK
This book provides a reference for modelers to the workings of steel mills and the railroads that serve them. From raw-materials-in to steel-ingots-out, The Model Railroader ’s Guide to Modeling Steel Mills explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The model railroader using this book will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters contents include steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips.
Chapters:
History of Steel Making;
Making and Shaping Steel;
Steel Mill Railroads and Railcars;
Steel Mill Track Planning;
Gallery of Steel Mill Models;
Modeling tips and ideas.
Kalmbach Publishing, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., 150 color photographs. KB12455
Price: 15.45 USD
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