How-to DVD Volume 4
Model Trains Video: Buy How-to Volume 4 on DVD  | | Volume 4 running time is 68 minutes (plus 6 minutes of special feature footage). This model train video is 16:9 cinematic widescreen format and digital dolby sound to give the material a rich "you are there" quality. | |  | | | | | | Volume 4 — more information: | | | | Chapters included on Model Train Video volume 4 |  | Chapter 1: Realistic scenery hints and tips
Joe Fugate shares with you profound model scenery insights that will revolutionize the realism of your layout scenery! Presented in an interesting and entertaining dialog format, where a newcomer asks questions and the expert carefully illustrates the concepts with examples. (concepts) |  | Chapter 2: Bridge construction hints and tips
Real railroads have lots of little trestles and bridges along the route -- and if you put in more small bridges your mainline run will seem longer. Joe Fugate shares numerous expert secrets in this video segment on building bridges out of styrene. (hints/tips) |  | Chapter 3: Painless layout backdrops
A well done model backdrop should compliment the scene and not overwhelm it, since the trains are the focus. Joe Fugate demonstrates, step-by-step, how to install and paint a backdrop. Once you see Joe's simple but powerful techniques, you realize anyone can do a great looking backdrop. (1-2-3) |  | Chapter 4: Scratchbuilding a concrete tunnel portal
Tunnels are common on a model railroad, but getting a realistic looking concrete tunnel portal is uncommon. Joe Fugate shows you the expert secrets that allow you to scratchbuld and weather a concrete tunnel portal with stunning realism. (hints/tips, 1-2-3) |  | Chapter 5: From the ground up - basic land forms
Learn some great secrets on how to quickly get the basic model railroad scenery in place on your layout. No more bare white plaster -- Joe Fugate shows you how to create your basic terrain forms fast and easy using inexpensive materials like cardboard and masking tape. (1-2-3) |  | Chapter 6: Great looking hand carved rockwork
A movie is worth ten-thousand words when it comes to learning to hand carve rockwork on your layout. Joe Fugate reveals the expert tricks of the trade that give you great looking hand-carved rock faces. You'll be pleased at how easy it becomes once you see it demonstrated. (hints/tips, 1-2-3) |  | Chapter 7: Modeling realistic roads
Realistic highways and rail crossings can do a lot to enhance the realism of your layout, helping make it feel more connected to the real world. This video segment includes the expert insights you need to easily construct authentic looking roads and railroad crossings. (hints/tips, 1-2-3) |
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