Model Railroading with George Dutka

Softcover, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs and illustrations.

You can build and paint structures and rolling stock with weathering and other details that really stand out! Combine them all in a realistic diorama or apply them to your own model railroad. Author George Dutka demonstrates expert techniques in kitbashing, detailing, and weathering that are easy to master in a series of projects for all skill levels.

Contents:
Introduction: You can master modeling skills like a pro,
Model Makeovers: Rescuing old structures from the scrap bin,
Some New England Barns: Barns are an essential part of the rural landscape,
Classic Station Kitbash: Transforming classic kits into typical New England depots,
Repurposed Boxcars: Turning retired rolling stock into detailed structures,
Build a Boom Car: Kitbash a crane boom car for a wreck recovery train,
Central Vermont Cabooses: Different methods for building unique caboose models,
Basic Freight Car Weathering: Simple effects for weathering steel and wood freight cars,
Weathering Wood: Techniques for creating realistic weathered wood effects,
Build Small Dioramas: Test your skills by building simple scenes,
Tour the White River Division: The author’s HO-scale railroad inspired by New England,
Meet George Dutka: Railroad Model Craftsman's "Craftsman Workshop" columnist.

• New
• Magazine
• George Dutka
• White River Productions
• 2023