Just Like The Real Thing by Pete Waterman http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/justliketherealthing Just Like the Real Thing by Pete Waterman Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:40:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 JUST LIKE THE REAL THING http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/justliketherealthing/index.php/2009/09/just-like-the-real-thing/ http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/justliketherealthing/index.php/2009/09/just-like-the-real-thing/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:22:22 +0000 admin http://www.ianallanbeta.co.uk/?p=84 The inspiration for the title of this book comes from the name of the author’s model company, Just Like the Real Thing. The model company prides itself in being the UK’s leading modeller of 7mm rail items and also 10mm. Those who wish to find out more about Just Like the Real Thing are recommended to visit these websites:

www.justliketherealthing.co.uk & www.railnuts.com

On this website you can also view more information about Leamington Spa layout featured in this book and the modelers who work on it, as well as many of the JLRT models in action on the layout.

]]> http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/justliketherealthing/index.php/2009/09/just-like-the-real-thing/feed/ 0 More about the book http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/justliketherealthing/index.php/2009/09/more-about-the-book/ http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/justliketherealthing/index.php/2009/09/more-about-the-book/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:08:48 +0000 admin http://www.ianallanbeta.co.uk/?p=76 Just Like the Real Thing tells the story of how Pete Waterman and a team of dedicated modellers have built one of the most impressive model layouts in the country. He covers all aspects of building the model of Leamington Spa station and its surroundings and gives tips on how to model railways to the very highest standard – a subject very close to his heart.

Over the years Pete has brought together some of the finest railway modellers in the business and his models and layouts are renowned for their high quality, accuracy and attention to detail.

This attractively illustrated book will inspire railway modellers to emulate Pete Waterman’s fantastic layout and the author also imparts practical advice, tips and techniques that he has developed over the years over a wide range of modelling topics, from locomotives and rolling stock to track, signalling, scenery and buildings, from painting to model construction.

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