The Making Of Tom Miller's Fabulous F-Scale Layout 2-Disc Set
The Making Of Tom Miller's Fabulous F-Scale Layout 2-Disc DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY
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Pacific Vista Publishing
2010
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THE MAKING OF TOM MILLER'S FABULOUS F-SCALE LAYOUT 2-DISC SET
Presents a detailed, step-by-step look at the five years Tom Miller spent building his indoor F-scale layout.
Covers the five years in which Tom built his indoor layout — from bare walls to the spectacular finished product.
More than 3 hours of video.
For nearly five years, master modeler Tom Miller remained intensely focused on building the finest F-scale model railroad possible. The result was a world-class 45' x 90' layout featuring many of his favorite southwestern narrow gauge sites.
Literally from the ground up, Tom designed and built his 4,500 square-foot clear-span depot specifically with modeling in mind: 20-foot high mountains, elaborate scenery, 24-hour lighting cycles, TrainMaster control systems, day and night sound effects, and some of the finest artwork to be found in the hobby.
Tom's layout is now finished and has been acclaimed by hundreds of visitors and in dozens of articles and interviews as one of the outstanding examples of railroad modeling in the world — but they all ask the same question: "How did you do it?"
Now you can see the answer for yourself in this three-hour, step-by-step review of Tom's five-year effort to build this incredible model railroad while keeping his grasp on reality. When Tom opened the doors of his new building, the filmmakers were there with cameras to record his progress as he labored six days a week, ten hours per day, to turn his dream into reality.
You will see how he built the benchwork to support the lightweight composite layout, the wiring to maintain constant power, and the 24-hour lighting moods. You will hear Tom discuss his philosophy of modeling, and you will meet some of the talented contractors who provided cutting-edge techniques:
Joel Bragdon — polymer mountains
Scott Anderson and Joe Crea — working structures
Jim Wells — painted day and night soundscapes
Artist Jose Solis — scenic backgrounds
Tom Miller — dedication to scenic realism
This program is a "must-viewing" for serious modelers looking for new tricks to make a layout as realistic as it gets, but without needing a forklift. Start with the introduction, then follow your interests through the chapter list — and enjoy!
NTSC, color, 16:9 Widescreen format. Approx. 3 hrs.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
Presents a detailed, step-by-step look at the five years Tom Miller spent building his indoor F-scale layout.
Covers the five years in which Tom built his indoor layout — from bare walls to the spectacular finished product.
More than 3 hours of video.
For nearly five years, master modeler Tom Miller remained intensely focused on building the finest F-scale model railroad possible. The result was a world-class 45' x 90' layout featuring many of his favorite southwestern narrow gauge sites.
Literally from the ground up, Tom designed and built his 4,500 square-foot clear-span depot specifically with modeling in mind: 20-foot high mountains, elaborate scenery, 24-hour lighting cycles, TrainMaster control systems, day and night sound effects, and some of the finest artwork to be found in the hobby.
Tom's layout is now finished and has been acclaimed by hundreds of visitors and in dozens of articles and interviews as one of the outstanding examples of railroad modeling in the world — but they all ask the same question: "How did you do it?"
Now you can see the answer for yourself in this three-hour, step-by-step review of Tom's five-year effort to build this incredible model railroad while keeping his grasp on reality. When Tom opened the doors of his new building, the filmmakers were there with cameras to record his progress as he labored six days a week, ten hours per day, to turn his dream into reality.
You will see how he built the benchwork to support the lightweight composite layout, the wiring to maintain constant power, and the 24-hour lighting moods. You will hear Tom discuss his philosophy of modeling, and you will meet some of the talented contractors who provided cutting-edge techniques:
Joel Bragdon — polymer mountains
Scott Anderson and Joe Crea — working structures
Jim Wells — painted day and night soundscapes
Artist Jose Solis — scenic backgrounds
Tom Miller — dedication to scenic realism
This program is a "must-viewing" for serious modelers looking for new tricks to make a layout as realistic as it gets, but without needing a forklift. Start with the introduction, then follow your interests through the chapter list — and enjoy!
NTSC, color, 16:9 Widescreen format. Approx. 3 hrs.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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