When it comes to designing a custom layout, the scenery is just as important as the trains. To create a realistic look, it's important to consider the story behind the design and the era in which it's set. Incorporating details into the scenography can take your design to the next level and give visitors something to see at a convention. To start, it's important to make sure that the skyline isn't painted too high.
This will help the landscape look much more realistic. Additionally, it's important to match the color and texture of the vegetation cover to the region of the prototype. Covering some parts of the road with rubble can also create a more realistic look. For more tips on how to plan your design, visit the Model Railroad Academy website.
Instead of having your models photographed with a plain white background, you can have your models in a realistic landscape that can add another dimension to your photographs.