N scale Canadian Canyons

NscaleCanadianCanyons

Name: Canadian Canyons Scale: N (1:160) Size: 5′-7″ x 8′-0″ Prototypes: Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Locale: British Columbia, Canada Era: 2015 to present day Style: multilevel, island Mainline run: 113 feet Minimum radius: 13″ Minimum turnout: Peco code 55 medium Maximum grade: 1.9 percent (in helix) Benchwork: free-standing sectional Height: 40″ Roadbed: Midwest cork strips […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a plywood plant

Eric White next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Eric White returns to the N scale Thompson River Canyon scene to install the structures and scenery that shape our representation of a large plywood plant. Eric shows how capturing key signature elements of a scene sure beats attempting to add each […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a plywood plant

Eric White next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Eric White returns to the N scale Thompson River Canyon scene to install the structures and scenery that shape our representation of a large plywood plant. Eric shows how capturing key signature elements of a scene sure beats attempting to add each […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a Burnt Forest

David Popp next to layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp and Drew Halverson work to add a signature forest fire scene to the Thompson River Canyon on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Even without incorporating animated fire or smoke effects, the guys show how use of subtle color and scenery […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a Burnt Forest

David Popp next to layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp and Drew Halverson work to add a signature forest fire scene to the Thompson River Canyon on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Even without incorporating animated fire or smoke effects, the guys show how use of subtle color and scenery […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Kamloops Lake Water, Part 3

Locomotive on Canadian Canyons layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the final segment of the Kamloops Lake Water mini-series, David shows how to add surface water effects atop the plexiglas. The secret to his successful technique can be found in a jar of Woodland Scenic Water Waves — and knowing just how […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Kamloops Lake Water, Part 3

Locomotive on Canadian Canyons layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the final segment of the Kamloops Lake Water mini-series, David shows how to add surface water effects atop the plexiglas. The secret to his successful technique can be found in a jar of Woodland Scenic Water Waves — and knowing just how […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Kamloops Lake Water, Part 2

Eric White next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David has the plexiglas water installed in the Kamloops Lake scene of our Canadian Canyons N scale project layout. Now Eric White can begin installing the stone wall along the waterfront. Follow along as he shows how to prep, paint, and then place […]

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