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How to make dimensioned drawings using Onshape online solid-modeling software
Last time I 3D printed the wheel made in a solid modeling program called Onshape and I didn’t like the results. I redesigned the wheel to make it more aesthetically pleasing and to better meet my needs. Instead of walking through the steps that I took to create this new, improved wheel, I will show […]
How-to Library: Installing a portable spray booth
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Want the freedom to paint and weather your models safely and easily in your basement? MRVP’s David Popp shows how to make that possible by installing a fold-up spray booth from Micro-Mark. Follow along as he talks you through the entire process — […]
100 edible plants for railroad gardeners
Don’t miss Nancy Norris’ feature article in our Spring 2020 issue, “Dine in your line.” Download a PDF of “100 plants for railway gardeners” here […]
HO scale Great Northern Ry. Cascade Division
The layout at a glance Name: Great Northern Cascade Division Layout owner: Lee Marsh Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 12 x 32 feet Prototype: Great Northern Ry., Northern Pacific (trackage rights) Locale: Everett, Wash., and Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains Era: 1947 to 1951 Style: island Mainline run: 142 feet Minimum radius: 24″ (helixes) Minimum turnout: no. […]
How-To Library: Spaces To Places II: Building Eagle Lake, Part 4 Finishing details
Details are what make any scene on a model railroad come alive! In the final installment of this mini-series, Gerry Leone works to add those to his streets, sidewalks, and storefronts of Eagle Lake. Watch to see how Gerry arranges components on the workbench, before they all come together on the layout. […]
How-to Library: Working with cloth shell scenery
Noted narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon shares his easy approach to building model railroad scenery without using plaster. In this how-to video, Gregg demonstrates just how simple it is to combine carved foamboard, cloth shapes, and adhesive caulk to make realistic model railroad landforms. […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: The magic of mockups, Episode 2
Contributing Editor James McNab launches into his new, Hills Line HO scale layout development. In this episode, he focuses on establishing a practical footprint for the various rail-served complexes and industries that help keep the wheels of commerce (and railroad operation) turning. Don’t miss James’ take on making short-term structures with a purpose! […]
Plans for a C&NW yard office
In the July 2020 Model Railroader, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows how he scratchbuilt an HO scale model based on the Chicago & North Western yard office in Butler, Wis. See a PDF version of this by clicking here. […]
