Compose a Realistic Model Railroad Scene

In this video I will show you how to compose a realistic model railroad scene. Scenery is the stage on which your model trains come to life. The more realistic model railroad scenery you build, the better your trains will look running on it. Find inspiration to build a realistic model railroad scene.
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[@RonsTrainsNThings]

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[@SD45-ET44AC]

Ron, if I have never thought of thanking you...Thank you!

[@mikehowey4869]

Those rocks look very realistic! Great job!

[@ProScaleModels]

Excellent job my friend.

[@elprofeneurus1183]

Wonderful Ron!

[@johneberts2918]

it looks great love the colors on the rocks

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Great tips Ron

[@tczephyr3665]

I cover the plaster cloth with a “sand” finish drywall compound mixed to a thick paint consistency. It spreads easily and gives a gritty finish which works well with paint and scenery materials. It gives more working time than plaster. I’m still working on the bag I bought 25 years ago.😊

[@jamesames4359]

You know what would look great… a Snow shed in the mountain scene you have in the intro even though it’s based in the south lol

[@jhoodfysh]

Well done Ron. Your technique and the way you detailed how you did it will be very helpful to me in the coming months.

[@bernardc2553]

What a Great recreation of this old racers eye, unfortunately he'll never see it however his family will. It's coming along & can't wait to see it after you've finished your Magic.

[@tywright9069]

Wow thanks for making these videos your video on track cleaning is what kept me from quitting The hobby

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Well I am very glad to hear that. 👍🏼

[@mikedurhan9941]

Thanks, Ron.

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

While I don't have the room for an operating layout, I do have a small 4x4 roundhouse diorama that I built. It's just a turntable with a bunch of tracks to display my engines. One day, I'll get around to putting some scenery on it.

[@dalerobertson9394]

Thank you Ron. I'll be using these techniques on my new layout.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Looking great Ron! Doing landscaping on models is my favorite part of the process and I thank you for your technique in covering those pesky plaster cloth holes, sure beats my thin coat of watered down spackle. Thanks much, Ron

[@Rhinexing]

Awesome video, Ron! I can't wait to catch the follow-up.

[@rgetty]

As usual, so very helpful, Ron!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Ron - great video and techniques/tips! Looking forward to rest of the series!

[@ThisWorks4Me]

Another great video. Used a lot of plaster in the E.R. in years gone by.

[@centeroftheearthmining4095]

Great way to do the rocks! Very realistic looking!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Great ideas and techniques. Time to get to work on my scenery.

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

Great tips Ron Thanks for sharing

[@peterwalker6535]

Great techniques. Thank you for sharing.

[@greeneyedggirl]

I so love all the things I learn on your channel Ron! Thank you so much!!!

[@donaldlewis1836]

Awesome video, great tips and techniques!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

That wax paper idea is great, too many times I see people with a variety of products all over their walls.

[@prpman99]

Ron, Once again an informative video to which I learn more. What happened to ground goop? I like that stuff and use it a lot. Yet I like the plaster cloth technic also. Again always learn from you. Thanks,

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I found ground goop to be too coarse for my liking in N scale.

[@CM-ARM]

Ron it's looking great. Don't forget that a lot of the ranches out this way have piles of cut down Mesquite. Just a thought. Also do you still have the discount code for Micro Mart?? Take care and keep having fun, Chris

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yes, MicroMark code is RONSTRAINS.

[@vincenthuying98]

Great vid Ron, Looking awesome, such a winding road on an angle is a magnificent addition and definitely enhance the perspective towards, or even into the backdrop. Just curious, no more colored goop? Cheerio

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

No, I was not impressed with the goop in the end.

[@Lefthandedhammer]

Great video, Ron. Would you recommend the same method for doing a mountain that is about 3ft high and is going to have a tunnel through it?

[@andycrawford9870]

I'm about to build my helix so the mountain technique is important to me too.

[@Syclone0044]

10:00 Don’t use a razor saw on a plaster casting!! Plaster is extremely abrasive and will quickly dull and destroy your razor saw. I found out the hard way. ZONA razor saw’s customer support explained this to me.

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Greetings, I'm wondering how I find you through the Amazon app? The links take me to the website but I can't find "open in the app". But I'd like for you to get credit for the purchase.