The Terrapin Narrow Gauge Society
Model Building Tips & Techniques

Rusted Metal

by Chuck Doan

Scale Nails

by Chuck Doan

 

Making nails for the 1/16" scale diorama

Caked-on Dust & Dirt

by Marc Reusser

 

A technique using "Rotten Stone", alcohol, and real-rust powder.

Chipping Paint On Metal  Techniques

 

Various ongoing and old technique experiments for creating chipped paint effects.

Peeling Painted Corrugated Metal

by Marc Reusser

 

How to create the look of peeling painted corrugated metal, using Floquil paint, rubber cement, and art tape.

Scratch-Built Details

 

This page shows and describes some examples of easy to build clutter and details that can be used

to enhance your model scenes. 

Link & Pin 101

 

This page shows examples of some of the various O-Scale link-and-pin coupler options available. 

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