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From adding grab irons to installing hood details to painting the parts, Cody Grivno shares how he finished his HO scale Atlas Trainmasters EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive without breaking the bank. Watch all the steps detailed in this video, and then read the story in the September 2021 issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]
Host Cody Grivno paints wheelsets, adds roof details, applies weathering effects and decals to an old HO scale Athearn covered hopper. All of that in five easy steps detailed in this video, and in a feature story found in the June 2021 issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]
To complete the work on his HO scale trackside structure, Cody shares how he primed and painted the assembly. After allowing the finish to dry, he also shows the process for adding details and weathering effects that give the styrene kitbashing project an authentic appearance. […]
In this episode of Cody’s Workshop, our host has returned with a clear focus on custom-building a small trackside structure for Model Railroader magazine’s MR&T HO scale layout – The Jones Island project. Cody tackles the effort by combining three of the same styrene kits into one unique yard building. Examine his planning, prep, and […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody shares a quick and easy way to add illuminated lamps to a darkened station platform on our MR&T HO scale layout. His secret to success (and simplicity) can be found in the Dwarvin Enterprises Lamplighter System that uses fiber-optic cables. Watch the […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody continues working on his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. In this episode, he’ll continue working on the shell. Follow his techniques for patching up holes, removing parts, and adding details. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grvino starts a multi-part series on custom-decorating an HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along as he shows how to add a variety of etched-metal, cast-resin, and white-metal casting detail parts before applying his favorite Minnesota Northern paint scheme. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page While Cody Grvino’s HO scale brick structure might represent a simple construction effort, he makes certain it has plenty of character — both inside and out! Follow along as Cody shows how to quickly fabricate, install, and then illuminate a seemingly super-detailed building […]
In this session of Cody’s Workshop, our painting pro shows how to add spot weathering effects and faded signage to the HO scale brick structure. […]
Work on Cody’s HO scale structure kit continues. In this episode, he shows how to make a template for the roof, and then prep and paint the exterior walls. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grivno starts a multi-part video series designed to share his tips and techniques for building an HO scale structure kit, complete with interior details. […]
