How to Build Structures from Kalmbach will guide you to making your model railroad buildings stand out from the rest! This technique-driven book by Lance Mindheim dives into the details of how to create realistic structures. Begin using dozens of tips and techniques on cutting, gluing, painting, and weathering on both kits to assemble, as well as models already on hand. All while avoiding unrealistic shiny finishes and bright colors, focusing on flat finishes, subdued colors, and weathering effects found in real life. Included within are tips and techniques for building kits and kitbashing; realistic paint colors and weathering effects; modifying structure sizes and selective compression.