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.
Layout build: Runcorn Salt Union
Follow Howard Smith's build of this OO gauge layout in this series of 'behind…
By Howard Smith | 21 November 2019
Ideas to make better backscenes
Andy York looks at how we might better set the scene on our layouts. Don’t just…
09 October 2019
How to model a cliff or rock face
Observation is everything when it comes to creating a low-cost detailed rock…
25 September 2019
How to repair scenery on your model railway
Time is the enemy of scenic modellers. With it comes damage, dust, dirt and…
14 August 2019
How to model telegraph poles for your railway
Here we offer up some advice for getting the best results from unassuming…
06 August 2019
How to create a spring scene
Looking to add an instant splash of colour to your layout? Here we show you how…
17 July 2019
How to model water on model railways
There is a selection of ‘ready to pour’ products that make water easier than you…
10 July 2019
How to model a deciduous tree
Here we experiment with military modelling techniques to make more…
09 July 2019
How to add fences and boundaries
Transform the landscape of your layout by adding hedges and field barriers.
02 July 2019
How to make a flowing stream diorama
Kevin Phare’s cakeboxes are great examples of modelling in any scale. Here’s how…
18 June 2019
Top tips on how to model roads and road markings
Here we show you our top six tips on how to model roads, road markings and…
05 March 2019
VIDEO: Creating model railway bushes with Woodland Scenics
Watch the experts at Woodland Scenics show you how to create shrubs and bushes.
09 January 2019
How to add trees to a model railway
Trees are a vital part of a model railway. They add height and look pleasant…
01 December 2018
VIDEO: How to add static grass to your model railway
Watch our video on how to create realistic scenery using static grass.
12 August 2018
How to model a potato field
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to model a potato field for your model…
08 August 2018