There’s been a lot of progress on the scenery of this model railroad. Managing editor David Popp will give you an update, and show you how to drybrush rock castings for more realistic model railroad scenery. Associate editors Cody Grivno and Steve Otte will also show you the structures that they’re working on for this model train layout. David will also describe the model railroad’s folding benchwork section.
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 14
By Angela Cotey | March 19, 2012
| Last updated on November 23, 2020
Get a scenery and structure update of this Model Railroader project train layout and learn how to drybrush rock castings for realistic model railroad scenery
Dear Model Railroader, If you ever need A place to put one of your Project Layouts I would Gladly Give you the space right here in my Basement… I will come pick it up too for free… I know you already have my address as I am a subscriber to the mag… Very serious and fingers crossed… Brendan Berry
MR,
Did you guys cover every area to be scenic-ed with foam first, then covered with smooth-it or sculptamold before applying paint for ground color, then grass, dirt, etc?
The puff ball trees were earlier, I believe in episode 13.
MR,
What "gloss medium" did you use to mix with the paint for the creek water? Thanks….
Thank you David the video is most informative and you voice is easy to listen to, I look forward to your next installment…
Hi Ger,
Most of the stuff you can just buy in Europe. look at your shops around you or the internet. I buy most of my stuff at Harlaar (NL) and RD-Hobby (DE).
Buy the way great serries the Virginian, already using your ideas on my layout!
Cheers,
Maarten
My wife and I enjoy these sessions as they're giving us the ideas and inspiration to get our RR going..
Many Thanks and keep up the good work…
I like the duration of the video 10:27 (!)
Will you be airing Eric's method of making puff ball trees?
Dave, When you were dry brushing the out crop , I noticed that one of the rocks was moving. What was that rock mode from ???
David and Crew,
Really enjoy this project and your videos! Have got the frame and legs all done. I am looking fwd to the rest of it. It's been 10 years since I have done anything….
Hi Guys,
Great railroad, this Virginian! I'm living in Europe and I would like to build it. But…..do you know of any stores in Europe selling all the stuff you need?? Or do I really have to buy everything in the US?
Cheers from the Netherlands
Ger van de Lindt
I learn things i didn't know, Good job.
Awesome!!!!!!!!, like the way you dry brush your rocks.
great work, will there be acomplete video /dvd of the virginian available soon.
David,
Great set of videos on the building of the layout.
Two things, one is suggestion and the other is a question:
1. How about issuing a CD or DVD containing the these episodes containing all of the videos for people to buy?
2. About how long does it take to develop and build a layout? I see that this episode was shot in last year.
Hi David,
Enjoyed the section on rock painting, you tips will assist me in doing some of the rock croppings on my layout, which are both made from rubber and hydrocal.
Regards,
Steve
Another great segment I just finished making all of the puffball trees for my mountain so I feel your pain, but it's a good pain.
Keep up the great work.
just so happens im at a similar stage on my cp rail little current layout,so some great tips & ideas dave.
How much space would you leave between the scenery shell and the track edge to allow for adding rock castings?
This is great! I am loving the series. I am really learning a lot. By the way what happens to all of the project layouts when you are done? Do you sell them or what?
There is nothing quite like seeing things being done. Most people don't realize how our brain really works, but we learn better when we use BOTH sides of our brain (Left and Right, artistic and logical). I really learn a lot watching what you guys do, in concert with the verbal descriptions. Great job guys !!
Great work, guys. This could be expanded on a ping-pong table that measures 5' x 9'! (One that folds outward and has wheels on it enabling it for storage if room space is limited).
This would give you more yard storage and possibly more industries for the railroad to service.
Don Wick
Great work on a great layout! You guys are pros.
Very, very tasty. Mr. Popp you're quite an artist. Lookin' real good. Thanks