My Drawings

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Riggo44

Some day I hope you’re able to. It's a fun hobby with an endless amount of landscapes to make with it. As you know you just need a space.

I actually drew a small scale city that I wanted to build and was planning to put a running river through it.

What material would you use for the basic landscape? Molded styrofome?

[Riggo44]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I actually drew a small scale city that I wanted to build and was planning to put a running river through it.

What material would you use for the basic landscape? Molded styrofome?

If you’re going to be using water that's a good question I've never seen anyone try that. Chicken wire and paper mashie work well in dry areas. There are some good books on the subject you might want to read.Amazon.com: Build a Better Toy Train Layout: Books: John Grams,Dick Christianson

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Riggo44

If you’re going to be using water that's a good question I've never seen anyone try that. Chicken wire and paper mashie work well in dry areas. There are some good books on the subject you might want to read.Amazon.com: Build a Better Toy Train Layout: Books: John Grams,Dick Christianson

I think I'm going to buy that! Great link! Thanks.

I got my wife to agree to letting me have the garage to do this!!! hehe.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Riggo44

If you’re going to be using water that's a good question I've never seen anyone try that. Chicken wire and paper mashie work well in dry areas. There are some good books on the subject you might want to read.Amazon.com: Build a Better Toy Train Layout: Books: John Grams,Dick Christianson

I decided not to buy this book since it's for novices. I am seeking a simple book with illustrations. I got my wife to OK the garage for me. I have a 2 car garage (length wise, not width). The garage is useless for cars / trucks though...my truck is too wide to fit in, and my wife's car is just narrow enough to make it in, but no room for error. So the only things I will need to keep in the garage is my motorcycle, washer dryer, 2nd fridge and a couple lawn care equipment. (lawnmower, edger, trimmer) And some tools. The rest I can turn into a model city. A good 20 feet long by around 7-9 feet wide. I plan to make multiple tiers too. I have a basic design on paper, but have no clue how to make it at this point.
Any suggestions on a book for dummies / beginners with relatively no knowledge?