Model Railroad Scenery: Texture and Topsoil 

Love your layout and the easy way you explain your work. I have just subscribed.

New subscriber. Thank you for the in-depth explanation. Your small details really make your railroad beautiful.

I have really enjoyed this presentation and your clear explanations of the techniques you use. I have just subscribed! Cheers from Melbourne Australia…

Outstanding video and information! Subbed.

Scott, the results look great. Going back through your previous videos to catch up and see the evolution of this scene. Just a note, unless I'm mistaken, Linn Westcott was the originator of the Zip Texturing technique, not Jim Armstrong. Looking forward to more videos.

Hello Scott. Wow, someone who can actually explain zip texturing, and have it turn out looking good. You just gained a subscriber. Thanks, Terry

I have an assortment of superfine weathering powders, like confection powder. Can I mix these with Plaster for Zip-Texturing? If not where would you get Pigments?

Hi again ! :) I just watched your last video (nice suggestion from RU-vid) about half an hour ago and I did not regret that I subscribed to your channel because you are not only talented as a modeler but as well as a top notch tutorials maker ! I did not know about this zip texturing and I had some doubts at the beginning but the results are in fact very realistic ! Thank you and kind regards. :)

Hi Scott, Excellent video, your explanations are very clear, your layout is amazing , I look forward to you upcoming videos Mike (Sydney Australia)

Wow! Zip texturing! Haven't heard anybody using that technique in a long time. I still use it. For N-Scale it is a finer texture for at least "earth" coat, and very inexpensive. I learned it from the original article you mention back in the mid-1970's, when it was revolutionary back then. For N-Scale I use old women's nylons as it provides a finer coverage than the shaker (Always got weird looks from my mother when I asked for any old nylons she did not need...). I also used RIT dye to save money as I believe the original article makes this recommendation. The dyes come in a couple of different browns and tans, so if you blend it right, works great. As to the vid, nice job. Looking forward to seeing the grass go in.

really like your videos. I hope you keep them up.

It sure as hell looks like the right way. That scene came out wonderfully. All of the different layers have made the scene look very realistic. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

This video is really helpful and inspiring 🏁😎