Advanced Modelling in N Gauge

by Noel Leaver

Overview

Many aspects of railway modelling are the same whatever scale you choose, but N Gauge has particular benefits: namely, that there is more space for scenery, longer trains and extensive fiddle yards. This leads to specific challenges in the design and layout to ensure a realistic-looking model. Assuming some familiarity with the basics of N Gauge, Advanced Modelling in N Gauge provides guidance and instruction to extend and develop modelling skills to produce a layout that is scenically impressive: planning baseboards, integrating scenery with the backscene, and keeping everything in harmony. Topics covered include: ·Constructing baseboards and scenery ·How to make models of real buildings, to add character to your layout ·Building, painting and finishing rolling stock from kits and adding detail to ready to run models; ·Different systems for moving vehicles and controlling them ·Explanations of the various methods of automation and control ·What is needed to make a successful exhibition layout and how to perform demonstrations

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785009457
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	01/11/2022
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.47(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Noel Leaver is a member of Farnham Model Railway Club and helped build and exhibit their three N gauge layouts, as well as running their annual exhibition. He is Decals Officer for the N Gauge Society, and Treasurer of the 2mm Scale Association. He regularly writes articles for magazines and journals.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Tools, Adhesives, Solder 10

2 Making It Look Real 20

3 Baseboards 26

4 Fiddle Yards and Automation 34

5 Track and Wiring 44

6 Scenery and Backscenes 59

7 Buildings and Signals 74

8 Rolling Stock 94

9 Roads and Vehicles 117

10 Painting and Finishing 134

11 Exhibition Layouts 146

Image Credits and Layout Builders 158

Index 159