Learn the reasons for including structures on your layout, then select and build your own! Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling plastic or wood structures. Offers techniques for realistic finishing, including painting, weathering, sign making, interior detailing, and more.- Perfect for beginning model railroaders- Complements the Model Railroader "Basic" book series- Written by Jeff Wilson, former associate editor of "Model Railroader and author of numerous Kalmbach books- Supported by national advertising in "Model Railroader magazine