Railway Modeling: Painting Realistic Trains (English)

The growing desire of railway modellers to transform their electric railway models into super-realistic scale vehicles has finally found the perfect complementary guide. This book is designed to teach you how to transform the clean toy-like appearance of pre-painted commercial railway models into realistic vehicles with the proper effects of wear and tear typical of these machines during their operational life. We show you how to create all the possible effects that occur on both locomotives and the many different types of railway equipment from all eras.

You will also learn how to enhance your scenery and surroundings with simple and effective techniques that provide a more realistic appearance. Some of the best railway modellers in the world show you step by step how to apply the right products and techniques to achieve any effect in a fun and easy way. No matter whether you want to transform your entire layout into fully realistic scenes or just create a small static diorama with a train model, this is the book for you.