Video 101: Where’s my stuff?

Even short videos require lots of media. Locating your libraries of video clips, photographs, sound clips, titles, transitions, and backgrounds is the first step in postproduction video assembly. When I open my movie software, the first thing I see is a desktop with three sections. Whether you are using the IMovie software that is supplied […]

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Video: MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel

MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel locomotive on test track

The MTH S scale Electro-Motive Division F3 diesel features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 system. The locomotive operates on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), alternating current (AC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. The model comes equipped with American Flyer style wheels and couplers, but scale parts are included. (The conversion was detailed […]

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HO scale Dutchess & Hudson Valley RR

HOscaleDutchessHudsonValleyRR

Name: Dutchess & Hudson Valley RR Layout owner: Robert Seckler Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 30 x 33 feet Prototype: Delaware & Hudson Locale: New England Era: 1950-1977 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 268 feet Minimum radius: 22″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: 2 percent Benchwork: open grid Height: 44″ to 54″ Roadbed: cork on 1⁄2″ […]

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S scale Ahnapee & Western Ry.

SscaleAhnapeeWesternRR

Name: Ahnapee & Western RR Layout owner: Larry Blank Scale: S (1:64) Size: 22 x 24 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale: glacial hills of Wisconsin along the shore of Lake Michigan Era: 1937 Style: around the walls with peninsula Mainline run: 200 feet Minimum radius: 48″ Turnout minimum: no. 6 Maximum grade: 3 percent Benchwork: open […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 24 – Painting track

Hand painting track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Cody Grivno lends a hand to our Canadian Canyons N scale layout construction effort. Detailing trackwork is Cody’s forte, so in this video he’ll demonstrate the steps for painting and weathering a main line laid on concrete ties. Plus, he also shows […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 20 – Adding the upper deck 2

David Popp holding plywood next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With the upper level framing in place, it’s now time for David to build out the plywood platform for our N scale Canadian Canyons layout. Once in this subroadbed is attached, David can then turn his attention to completing the trackwork and installing […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 18

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 18

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page All filler, zero fluff in this episode of Off The Rails! This month, host Gerry Leone devoted an entire show to discussing how to fill those unsightly cracks, gaps, and seams on our assembled kits and models. As usual, you’ll be surprised where […]

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