Shaping the Diorama – Kathy Millatt’s Let’s Make a Scene video series first appeared on Model Railroader Video Plus, and now continues on Trains.com. In this episode, you can follow along as she forges ahead with the basic framework, ground contours, and rocks of her spring and fall season scenery diorama. Even better, Kathy has also documented many of her expert modeling technique 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.
About time you released something new that wasn’t your weekly free form chat.
I always enjoy Kathy’s scenery construction videos, she takes great care to build things solidly and does excellent commentary as she is working including what not to do. Enjoyed this episode, thanks Kathy.