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.
In this latest video, Phil Parker shows us a couple of ways we can use sponges…
31 October 2024
In his latest practical demonstration, Phil Parker creates a country lane using…
23 April 2024
Rope should be everywhere on a steam-era layout - but making miniature rope look…
04 April 2024
Join talented modeller, Jamie Warne, as he shares some key modelling tips and…
20 July 2023
How to make model railway hedges for your layout, tips on modelling…
23 September 2022
Modelling snow effects on your model railway is easier than you think – as we…
16 August 2022
It's rare to see a model railway without trees, especially if you’re modelling a…
28 July 2022
Looking to model water on your next layout project? Whether it's a tranquil…
20 July 2022
Add a dash of interest to your model railway and show it at its best with these…
24 June 2022
We all aspire to achieve realistic-looking grass on our model railway, this…
08 June 2022
Michael Russell shares techniques for constructing a paper-based model building…
27 May 2022
Inspired by a recent trip to a preserved railway, Phil Parker builds a narrow…
13 December 2021
You can't have a steam engine shed without a water tower, so to accompany the…
By Phil Parker | 07 October 2021
Looking to cut the cost of your hobby? Green-fingered modellers can benefit from…
By Howard Smith | 20 September 2021
Many layouts require tarmac and concrete surfaces that can be difficult to…
15 September 2021
