This video shows scenes on Don Ball’s Stockton & Copperopolis model railroad taken by a camera car he built. The camera used is a Prime RX made by Replay. […]
A camera car for the Stockton and Copperopolis
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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 22
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of the Log Blog, David applies small patches of static grass to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout using the Peco Pro-Grass Precision Applicator. He also installs switch stands to the turnouts. […]
How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 6 Drafting a Plan
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Now it’s time for David to put mechanical pencil to graph paper and draft an initial track plan for his C&NW HO scale layout. In this video, David walks you through his low-tech, traditional approach to capturing his layout concepts in a plan. […]
Air compressor connections for model railroaders
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Portable air compressors are a great tool for a model railroader’s home workshop. They’re especially useful for airbrushing. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to get your air compressor ready for your next airbrushing project. […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 39
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The holiday lights are shining bright on this episode of Ask MRVP! David starts the festivities by answering a question related to Christmas lighting, before addressing other hobby-related inquiries regarding painting, wiring, benchwork construction, rolling stock repair, and more! […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for December 2018
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesels, steamers, structures, and tools highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader technical editor Cody Grivno will also show you a tip for realistically modeling gravel roofs on your structure models. This month’s viewer mail includes: the code of the Peco […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 33
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Too humid to paint? Even so, the sticky weather won’t keep Cody from using the downtime to work up some helpful hints for matching modeling paint colors. […]
Off The Rails: Episode 33
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone will help you make your list and check it twice! But rather than shopping before the holidays, he’s lining up modeling items to find when stores look to liquidate inventory after the festivities occur. […]
How-to Library: 3D Printing, Part 3 – Casting 3-D Printed Objects
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page To complete her 3-D printing efforts, Kathy now shares her process for casting detail parts by using the 3-D printed components (oil drums) to make a mold. […]
How-to Library: 3D Printing – Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 3D, Part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt explores the brave new world of 3D printing. Follow along as she walks through the process for making a simple 50-gallon oil drum in various scales. In this episode Kathy shows how to get started with the software […]
How-to Library: 3D Printing, Part 2 – From File to Full-blown Reality
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Kathy Millatt walks through the steps for transforming files into actual detail parts printed on her 3-D printer. In this episode, she also shows how to prep and finish the resin oil drums. […]
Video: Inside the February 2019 Model Railroader
In the February 2019 issue of Model Railroader we follow a main line through the Rockies on Matt Carpenter’s N scale Rio Grande Alpine Division. We’ll also visit John Lazar’s HO scale Red Mountain RR, set in the steam era and inspired by the Pennsylvania RR and Ligonier Valley RR. How-to stories this […]
