Do you enjoy HO electric trains or the model train hobby? If one of your hobbies is model train sets than learning how to build layouts is a must! Whether you've been a railroader for quite some time now or your new to the hobby, read on for some basic tips on how to build your layouts to look as real as possible.
The sky is the limit when it comes to deciding on your model train layout.
When you sit down and plan it out shoot for a one that will be as interesting and realistic as possible.
Take into consideration what gauge your train set is.
Make sure the buildings, mountains, or tunnels you are going to set up match up in size with your locomotive and carriages.
Don't end up with a tunnel your locomotive is too big to get through! Consider the era your train set is from when putting in the buildings.
You don't want your diesel locomotive passing by an old western town! Your building and scenery should match up with the period of time the trains cars are from.
Putting together your HO electric train layout is easier than you might think.
Styrofoam blocks (like those that come in packages that are shipped) will come in handy for this project.
Small wood blocks also work excellent for hills and mountains.
After attaching the wooden blocks or/and Styrofoam, simply form some wire screen over them using a mixture of celluclay II (papier mache).
Apply a thin layer to the screen making sure the mixture is pliable.
Some people like to add a decorative moss to their mountains.
It can be purchased at any craft store.
You can have as much fun with this process as you want.
Your the boss, make it however you want! Now it's time to add some paint.
You can use water or oil based paint for your HO scale mountains.
Just be sure to wait for the surface to dry first if your using an oil based paint.
As you get into learning the techniques on how to build model train layouts, you'll get more comfortable and really get a lot of satisfaction from your results.
Ho electric trains are surely one of the greatest hobbies in the world.
The only thing better than a beautiful train set is a beautiful, realistic layout to go with it! Good luck and have lots of fun with your electric train set layout.
The sky is the limit when it comes to deciding on your model train layout.
When you sit down and plan it out shoot for a one that will be as interesting and realistic as possible.
Take into consideration what gauge your train set is.
Make sure the buildings, mountains, or tunnels you are going to set up match up in size with your locomotive and carriages.
Don't end up with a tunnel your locomotive is too big to get through! Consider the era your train set is from when putting in the buildings.
You don't want your diesel locomotive passing by an old western town! Your building and scenery should match up with the period of time the trains cars are from.
Putting together your HO electric train layout is easier than you might think.
Styrofoam blocks (like those that come in packages that are shipped) will come in handy for this project.
Small wood blocks also work excellent for hills and mountains.
After attaching the wooden blocks or/and Styrofoam, simply form some wire screen over them using a mixture of celluclay II (papier mache).
Apply a thin layer to the screen making sure the mixture is pliable.
Some people like to add a decorative moss to their mountains.
It can be purchased at any craft store.
You can have as much fun with this process as you want.
Your the boss, make it however you want! Now it's time to add some paint.
You can use water or oil based paint for your HO scale mountains.
Just be sure to wait for the surface to dry first if your using an oil based paint.
As you get into learning the techniques on how to build model train layouts, you'll get more comfortable and really get a lot of satisfaction from your results.
Ho electric trains are surely one of the greatest hobbies in the world.
The only thing better than a beautiful train set is a beautiful, realistic layout to go with it! Good luck and have lots of fun with your electric train set layout.
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