Make. Paint. Build: Hints, tips and advice for model train enthusiasts, model makers and miniaturists
Water
Tips and techniques to making rivers, streams, lakes, harbours, docks and seas on your model railway or diorama.
How to make a frozen lake model or diorama
Want to make a believable Winter frozen lake scene for your model train layout or diorama? Don't get cold feet, here's how to model that frozen ice look. [...]
Making a river, exhibition layout
Starting on the scenery. [...]
Making miniature muddy swamp water bases
Here's a quick tutorial and guide to making muddy swamp water-themed miniature bases. [...]
The definitive guide to making model scenery
So you've laid the track and have your trains running merrily around. Great work! Brunel and Stephenson would be proud. But now what? How do you make that [...]
What’s the cheapest way to make wonderful water for your models
What is the cheapest way to make a beautiful river, pond, lake or sea for your models? You might be surprised. [...]
Cry me a river – layout update
It's been a while since my last update on the layout so a quick progress report. [...]
How to model water on your railway
Rivers, streams, lakes and seas are something every model railway builder wants but notoriously difficult to get right. Until now. [...]
How to make super realistic rivers for your model railway in 5 steps
Water is a key feature of our environment so it should naturally be a key feature on your model railway or diorama but creating a credible water look is [...]
