HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD40 diesel locomotive. CSX (Chesapeake & Ohio patchout, one road number); Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (red and white, four numbers); and Southern Pacific (SD40R in peeled paint and stencil lettering, one number each; Roman lettering in three numbers). Prototype-specific details, vinyl m.u. hoses, and photo-etched stainless steel windshield wipers. Direct-current […]
Milwaukee-area model railroader Dick Cecil died on Feb. 16, 2018. He was 84 years old. Dick was no stranger to Kalmbach Publishing Co. He was born Jan. 27, 1934, and often commented that he was born the same month and year as Model Railroader magazine. He appeared with Wayne Wesolowski in the Kalmbach Video production […]
Eric White’s SketchUp design for an N scale slide shed has printed and shipped from Shapeways! Now it’s time for him to test the fit, finish the model, prep the material, and then add paint and weathering for a realistic rusty appearance. Follow all of the helpful tips and tricks Eric used to bring this […]
Eric White is back at the computer to refine his SketchUp design for a 3-D printed slide shed on our N scale Canadian Canyons layout. This time, he’ll walk you through the steps for finalizing and proofing the design, and then preparing the file for production. Follow along, as Eric makes cutting-edge modeling look easy! […]
For his second sidetrack series to our Canadian Canyons project, MR’s Eric White tackles construction of an N scale timber slide shed. But rather than launching into an complex scratchbuilding effort, Eric demonstrates how to use SketchUp modeling software to design and create an intricate 3-D model. Follow along as he blogs about this pioneering […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Drew and Kent have relied on paper-based Sculptamold to fill in the sloped mountainside thus far. In this episode, they demonstrate another scenery surfacing technique that utilizes a relatively new and versatile product from Woodland Scenics. Watch and learn how easily Shaper Sheet […]
Drew and Kent have relied on paper-based Sculptamold to fill in the sloped mountainside thus far. In this episode, they demonstrate another scenery surfacing technique that utilizes a relatively new and versatile product from Woodland Scenics. Watch and learn how easily Shaper Sheet can be use to cover broad patches of terrain, all without adding […]
Rapido Trains HO scale General Motors Diesel Division F7B and F9B diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives General Motors Diesel Division F7B and F9B diesel locomotives. Canadian National (F9B in as-delivered scheme and sergeant stripes, four road numbers each), Canadian Pacific (F7B and F9B in maroon with block lettering, maroon with script lettering, Action Red with […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After assembling several plastic structures for an HO scale layout, MR associate editor Eric White aims to make the corrugated metal (simulated) exterior look authentic. Follow along, as he demonstrates steps for applying realistic weathering effects using an airbrush. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After assembling several plastic structures for an HO scale layout, MR associate editor Eric White aims to make the corrugated metal (simulated) exterior look authentic. Follow along, as he demonstrates steps for applying realistic weathering effects using an airbrush. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Kathy Millatt shows you what you need to make an impressive conifer tree that’s perfectly suited to place front and center on any layout. From building the trunk to adding needles to the branches, Kathy walks and talks you through all of […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Kathy Millatt shows you what you need to make an impressive conifer tree that’s perfectly suited to place front and center on any layout. From building the trunk to adding needles to the branches, Kathy walks and talks you through all of […]
