Scenery
Every model railway needs scenery. This can mean rolling green hills, muddy fields, pretty ponds of a forest of pine trees. This section is dedicated to helping you improve your layout's scenery. Articles and videos range from modelling static grass through to building telegraph poles.
Model trees: all you need to know
It's rare to see a model railway without trees, especially if you’re modelling a…
28 July 2022
Trackplan inspiration: layouts with water
Looking to model water on your next layout project? Whether it's a tranquil…
20 July 2022
Five great layout features
Add a dash of interest to your model railway and show it at its best with these…
24 June 2022
Model Railway Static Grass: All you need to know
We all aspire to achieve realistic-looking grass on our model railway, this…
08 June 2022
How to assemble a 'download and print-at-home' kit
Michael Russell shares techniques for constructing a paper-based model building…
27 May 2022
Enhance your layout with a narrow gauge feeder line
Inspired by a recent trip to a preserved railway, Phil Parker builds a narrow…
13 December 2021
Build an industrial water tower
You can't have a steam engine shed without a water tower, so to accompany the…
By Phil Parker | 07 October 2021
How to grow your own scenery for your model railway
Looking to cut the cost of your hobby? Green-fingered modellers can benefit from…
By Howard Smith | 20 September 2021
Creating paved surfaces
Many layouts require tarmac and concrete surfaces that can be difficult to…
15 September 2021
How to create lineside variety
There's more to the other side of the fence than green grass, as we explain with…
14 September 2021
How to paint a backscene
Howard Smith shares how basic techniques benefit the most reticent of artists,…
By Howard Smith | 12 September 2021
How to create cameo scenes
How do you engage a non-enthusiast looking at your layout? Phil Parker presents…
By Phil Parker | 09 September 2021
How to make realistic shop windows
We all moan about the changing high street and lack of model shops in many…
04 September 2021
Ideas to make better backscenes
Andy York looks at how we might better set the scene on our layouts. Don’t just…
04 September 2021
How to model graffiti on your model railway
Love it or loath it, graffiti has become a common feature on railway property…
02 September 2021