After allowing the paint to dry from the Day 2 morning session, Camp Director David Popp inspects the progress on his passenger car project. But no time to park on the trail, especially when he’s got a laser-cut wood tower kit to build. That new project starts here…only on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
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In this episode, Camp Director David Popp gets his hands and several passenger cars good n’ grimy! Join the fun as he shares various airbrushing techniques for applying rusty, dirty, and grimy weathering effects appropriate for a streamlined passenger fleet. […]
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See the powered re-railer from PIKO in action in this special video. […]
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The layout at a glance Name: Midwest & Southern Atlantic RR Layout owner: Dale Martell Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 8 x 22 feet Theme: freelanced Locale: Midwest to western North Carolina Era: 1954 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 78 feet Minimum radius: 24″ (main), 18″ (sidings) Minimum turnout: Peco small radius Maximum grade: 1.5 percent Benchwork: […]
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With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
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With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
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In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
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I’ve enjoyed some of the most peaceful times on my railroad after the sun has set. Most of us likely have a porch light we can turn on to offer some light in the back yard. If yours is anything like my light, it gives off enough light to make sure your dog does his […]
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David has his hands full with projects cooking on his workbench and the Sand Creek On30 layout extension, referenced in MRVP’s special issue Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2020 (KalmbachHobbyStore.com). Follow along as he gets down to the details on his sand loader structure and the new track configuration. […]
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Like a grade-school report, “What I did on my spring 2020 vacation,” this story is about optimism in the face of confusion and lack of resources. We had just started a new little garden railway loop in front of our house, but hidden from the street. Having built a gallery along the walkway, we next […]
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We’ve kept close to home since quarantine and social distancing guidelines have been issued. Club meetings have been canceled; events and open houses have been put on hold. Our hearts go out to anyone affected by COVID-19. Time at home has spawned creative moments, though. I’ve refurbished structures, maintained locomotives and rolling stock, and looked […]
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