Modeling Series In The Workshop Planting structures

Planting structures

By Eric White | October 30, 2023

| Last updated on October 9, 2024


Form a firm foundation for all sorts of structures

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Learn how to seamlessly integrate model buildings into your train layout. Discover techniques for adding realistic dirt, gravel, and ground cover to establish a firm foundation, free of visible gaps, for nearly any structure.

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4 thoughts on “Planting structures

  1. The finished models look great planted in the scenery like that, and I that technique works great on a permanent layout. I am wondering how the buildings and scenery will hold up transporting the modual to shows

  2. Excellent tutorial gentlemen! Thanks for the tips on how to blend the structues to the surrounding turf. It shows that scenery is just 10% material and 90% patience.
    Look forward to the finished module.

  3. So glad to see this, it has always bothered me to see a building just placed on the layout with obvious gaps between the bottom of the building and the gound.

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