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.
Ask Phil: Creating ice and snow
We see a lot of summertime layouts, but looking outside, I'm tempted to set mine…
14 January 2021
Ask Phil: Building a coal stage
I need a coaling stage for my OO gauge layout but can't find one that fits the…
21 December 2020
Ask Phil: No more floating buildings
How do I avoid gaps underneath the buildings on my layout? John, Budbrooke.
26 November 2020
Ask Phil: Which hairspray do I need for scenic work?
I've heard about using hairspray for scenery, but don't know what to buy. Can…
19 November 2020
Ask Phil - Making a model road
Can you advise me how to model a road? I'm not keen on stick-on versions. Ian,…
20 October 2020
How to model litter and industrial waste on your model railway
Bringing your post-1950s layout to life is all in the detail, as Michael Russell…
01 October 2020
How to model overgrown grass
Howard Smith creates an area of neglected and abandoned land, as commonly-found…
01 October 2020
Phil's Practical - Model a rock face
Rock faces are very handy on a model railway. While the prototype tried to avoid…
06 August 2020
Phil's Practical - Use an electronic static grass tool
If you plan a lot of scenery, or you're looking to build several layouts in the…
30 July 2020
Phil's Practical - Build a steam era campsite
When steam trains ruled the rails, tents were made of canvas and you didn't…
16 July 2020
Building a micro layout step-by-step
Phil Parker builds "Ferness Quay" - a micro layout only 30in long but showcasing…
09 July 2020
Phil's Practical - Make your own stick on grass tufts
While it's possible to buy ready-make grass tufts, it easy enough to make your…
07 July 2020
Phil's Practical - Improve a diecast lorry
With a little bit of work, any diecast vehicle can be transformed from a shiny…
25 June 2020
How to make realistic shop windows
We all moan about the changing high street and lack of model shops in many…
19 June 2020
Phil's Practical - Lockups underneath the arches
The space under a railway viaduct in town doesn't stay empty very long. We open…
17 June 2020
