Creating the Rural Scene

Packed with practical tips and advice this informative book explains the various techniques and materials that will help any modeller produce convincing models of the rural scene. It examines the history and development of the countryside, villages and infrastructure and covers rural industries. It demonstrates techniques for modelling farm buildings, machinery, vehicles and livestock and gives practical advice to modelling windmills and watermills. There are a selection of scenic projects included with step-by-step guidance and reference photographs. The book presents a total modelling project showing how to make a three-dimensional model inspired by John Constable's The Hay Wain. Examines the history and development of the countryside, villages and infrastructure Presents a selection of scenic projects with step-by-step guidance and reference photographs Covers rural industries, featuring practical advice to modelling both windmills and watermills Demonstrates techniques for modelling farm buildings, machinery, vehicles and livestock Tackles ruins in the rural landscape, and how these can complement a model railway or diorama Presents a total modelling project showing how to make a three-dimensional model inspired by John Constable's The Hay Wain.