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Our experts share their modeling tips to help you tackle your latest modeling project. Use the filters to search by modeling topic, scale, layout size and more.

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Solder track feeder wires in 10 quick steps

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Make signs from swizzle sticks

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Tools to cut and strip wire when building a model railroad

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Kitbashing a Disney steam locomotive

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How to build a track cleaning car

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Ways to turn a train

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5 tips for moving a layout

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Packing up a model train layout

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Five ideas for a shelf layout

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Sketching With Steve: Freight car brake details

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How to use PCB ties

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7 adhesives and glues for the model railroad

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Sketching with Steve: Planning a structure kitbash

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Sketching with Steve: The Free-Mo modular standard

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Using forced perspective

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1980s Z scale train set

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Sketching with Steve: Finding the best approach for a track plan

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How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

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Sketching with Steve: What’s wrong with this picture?

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Model a boxcar storage scene

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