Does anyone know if there is a way to contact Mike Danneman his layout on page 134 of the December 2007 issue of Model Railroader looks incredible and I would love to know what techniques and material he used to model in winter so perfectly.
I have been experimenting with different materials for awhile now because I want to model a layout in winter however I have not been able to find much information such as articles or how too articles for modeling in a winter setting. After much experimenting with different materials and techniques I made a layout for my dad in winter for under the Christmas tree although it looks nice, it does not look as realistic as Mike Danneman’s.
Any information or help on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Ed
Ed,
Mike did an extensive article on his snow scene, unfortunately (for us [|(]), it wasn’t in Model Railroader. It ran in the January-February 2007 issue of N Scale Railroading. I think you’ll find everything you need to know about how he did it in that article, and it includes many how-to photos.
Tom
Thanks for the info, I’ll have to try to find that issue…[:)]
It is a magnificent layout & article. You can get it thru NSR. They have back issues for sale.
“Chessie System”,
You should also check out two Kalmbach Books:
- Scenery for Your Model Railroad
By Mike Danneman
Create a more realistic scene behind and around your model railroad! This book shows you how, from ground cover and rockwork, to trees, water, and more. Learn the finishing touches that give a railroad character. Includes photos of models and prototype scenes for inspiration.
Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4;
12194 $18.95
Obviously, this is a book by Mike! It’s a good one, regardless of scale.
- Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad
By Tony Koester
Fourth in the Realistic Model Railroading series by the same author, this volume shows modelers how to turn to the real thing – natural land forms, crops, forests, water features, and even the seasons, to get better results on their model railroad layouts. What are the critical – and “model-able” – differences between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains, for example, and what resources can help modelers achieve a natural-looking scene from each area? These big ideas are supported by modeling projects as examples of incorporating realistic natural effects including rock strata, water forms, field crops, and space-saving industries.
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 175 color photos; 25 b&w photos; 10 illustrations;
12410 $21.95
This just-out book includes a page and a half sidebar by Mike Danneman on snow-scene modeling. It’s a good summary.