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.
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How to model an Autumn scene
Creating a seasonal shift from the summer on your model railway has never been…
28 March 2020
How to make a fence for a model railway
Obligatory on Britain’s railways for safety and legal reasons,we demonstrate how…
30 January 2020
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 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 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: 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
VIDEO: How to model hedges for your model railway
Follow our step-by-step guide to making realistic hedges for your model railway.
08 August 2018
VIDEO: How to model a waterfall
An excellent feature to add to your model railway. We show you how.
08 August 2018