Modeling Background Trees – Can’t see the leaves for the trees? As noted modeler Kathy Millatt explains, that’s perfectly fine to when you’re modeling background trees on your layout. In this episode of Kathy’s Let’s Make a Scene video series on Trains.com, you can follow along as she shares her technique for shaping a distant forest that still retains distinguishing features – without adding leaf detail! Even better, Kathy has also documented many of her expert modeling processes in the Kalmbach Media/Model Railroader book, Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, now available at kalmbachhobbystore.com.
More about Kathy
Kathy Millatt is a full-time modeler working across a wide range of modeling interests from model railroads to sci-fi, but her first love is scenery. With over 20 years’ experience, Kathy enjoys sharing what she does through books and videos. Kathy is a Contributing Editor for Model Railroader Video Plus and Trains.com with her Let’s Make a Scene video series, and she has also been featured in Model Railroader and Railway Modeller. She also has a successful YouTube channel.
More recently, Kathy was a judge on the Great Model Railway Challenge, a British TV show featuring model railways built in just 24 hours. Her other interests include cinema and travel, with great modeling inspiration coming from both. More information can be found on Kathy’s website: kathymillatt.co.uk.
interesting method of mass tree modeling, looks realistic from a distance as it should. Thanks Kathy.