This Is "The Scenery Manual: Terrain and Landscape Modeling the Woodland Scenics Way" Book. New $11.19 (25% off). Features: * An illustrated start-to-finish guide to terrain construction and landscaping. * It's full of basics for beginners. * Contains secrets of skilled scenery modelers. * Explains many revolutionary new techniques. * More than 150 pages, 16 color pages and dozens of illustrations. * Detailed guidance for re-creating natural settings in scale. * Book describes products, tools, and foolproof methods. * A guide that will help you achieve craftsman-quality results the first time.

This is a How To Use An Airbrush Book Second Edition from Kalmbach Books. New $16.09 (26% off). Author: Robert Downie. Features: Glossy softcover 96 page book with 240 full-color photographs This book includes 11 projects covering common problem areas and applications such as detailing a simple snap-together kit, mastering a factory-fresh automotive surface, drawing camouflage patterns, adding dirt and rust, adding complex color schemes, and more Step-by-step instructions Paint projects for every skill level Tips gallery by 15 master modelers.

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This is the first user-friendly, modern, and up-to-date model railroading wiring book for all scales and levels of expertise! This book is compatible with most systems. New $6.09 (31% off). Features: * Number of Pages: 56. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Extensive glossary. * Basic, intermediate and advanced techniques. * Full descriptions and diagrams of Atlas wiring components. * Tips and shortcuts on how to avoid common pitfalls. * Precise installation information for all types of accessories and control panels.

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This is "Basic DCC Wiring For Your Model Railroad" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $11.89 (25% off). Author: Mike Polsgrove. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for modelers. * How-to guide covers the basics, with an overview of DCC, trac wiring, cab bus wiring, and converting an existing layout to DCC. * 100 color photos.

"DCC Projects & Applications Volume 2" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $14.79 (25% off). Author: Mike Polsgrove with David Popp. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners an and experts alike. * This book includes wiring a layout for DCC, basic locomotiv decoder installation, programming decoders, working with soun decoders, realistic lighting and 5 steps for troubleshooting. * 88 pagesand 155 color photos.

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Inside this book you'll find everything you need to know to build one of nine interesting N Scale track plans. New $6.79 (24% off). And that's not all, there are lots of interesting tips and instructions to help you have the most fun running trains. Features: * Number of Pages: 59. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Large, clear diagrams of (9) interesting layouts. * Layout planning and construction made easy through instructions and photos. * A complete list of All Atlas products needed for each layout. * Hints on How To Scenic Your Railroad. * Tips that will help to eliminate frustration. * For intermediate and advanced modelers.

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Inside this book you'll find seven track plans that were designed to fit into spaces both large and small. New $6.79 (24% off). So whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced model railroader, you'll find a railroad that best fits your space. Features: * Number of Pages: 52. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Large, clear diagrams of (7) interesting layouts. * Layout planning and construction (step-by-step instructions and photos). * Complete and simple wiring instructions and guidelines. * Hints on how to scenic our railroad with buildings, paint, and landscaping. * Tips that will eliminate mistakes and frustration.

This is the Model Railroader's How-To Guide N Scale Railroading Getting Started In The Hobby 2nd Edition by Kalmbach. New $14.59 (26% off). Features: * You'll find information on all aspects of the hobby, from building benchwork and laying track through scenery and detailing. * You'll follow the step-by-step construction of a small layout, the Androscoggin Central, from start to finish. * Included Topics are: Layout planning following real-life examples Maintaining and weathering locomotives and rolling stock Building benchwork Laying track and choosing a control system Building and detailing structures Crafting realistic scenery, including water and trees. * By Marty McGuirk. * 95 pages.