How to use some basic airbrushing techniques

Hand holding an airbrush

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to get started using an airbrush. You’ll learn about some of the different types of airbrushes, how to mix paint, and proper airbrushing techniques. […]

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Thin Branch Series: Build a layout mock-up

David Popp holding a layout mockup.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Although track plans are fairly accurate, you don’t really know how a layout will turnout until you build it. In this video, we’ll show you a test step where you can build a mock-up using cardboard and track sections to see if it […]

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Basic Training: Cementing resin parts

Cody Grivno at his desk

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Many of today’s limited run models are made using resin. Although similar to plastic, resin requires different adhesives to assemble the parts. This video shows how to do the job using cyanoacrylate adhesive, commonly known as super glue. […]

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Basic Training: Model paints

Two bottles of model paint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There are many different paints available for modeling work, and in this video Cody Grivno explains the basics and uses of several common brands. […]

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Basic Training: Adhesives for modeling

Cody Grivno holding bottle of adhesive

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page What type of glue do you need for your models? That’s exactly what we cover in this video. From super glue to epoxy, we cover the basics of various modeling adhesives. […]

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A Lionel FasTrack modular O gauge railroad that travels

drawing of track plan

Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 11 x 11 feet Track type: Lionel FasTrack Minimum curve: O-36 Originally appeared in the May 2013 issue of Classic Toy Trains. A Lionel FasTrack modular O gauge railroad that travels A Lionel FasTrack modular O gauge railroad that travels schematic A Lionel FasTrack modular O gauge […]

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