Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas

Creating Back Scenes for Model Railways and Dioramas by David Wright

A model railway layout is greatly enhanced by a good back scene. If a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. This book is a comprehensive guide to creating convincing back scenes for both railway and diorama modellers.

Topics covered include:

• Getting started, and choosing the right materials
• Rural and urban back scenes
• Traditional painted back scenes
• Producing back scenes with camera and/or computer
• The correct use of forced perspective and scale reduction
• Getting the transition from layout to back scene right
• Lighting and presentation