Click on the link or image to download the article. At first, airbrushing may seem intimidating and difficult, but it really isn’t. Download this article and follow Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno as he shows you the right techniques to help you get started using an airbrush for your next model train project. Subscribe […]
A 1950s-style documentary of my HO scale Aerotrain locomotive and observation car. Now a fully DCC and sound operational locomotive, it started out as a 1960s Bowser “toy” shell. Except for the shell, all parts came from other HO and O gauge part sources and many were custom made. Though not my best work at […]
A 1950s-style documentary of my HO scale Aerotrain locomotive and observation car. Now a fully DCC and sound operational locomotive, it started out as a 1960s Bowser “toy” shell. Except for the shell, all parts came from other HO and O gauge part sources and many were custom made. Though not my best work at […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody demonstrates techniques for modeling old stock cars some railroads used in grain service. You’ll see how he first preps and primes the kit, before painting subtle weathering effects using a micro-brush. He also shows how to mask and then […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody demonstrates techniques for modeling old stock cars some railroads used in grain service. You’ll see how he first preps and primes the kit, before painting subtle weathering effects using a micro-brush. He also shows how to mask and then […]
This view of the Daneville Yard on Pelle Søeborg’s HO scale Union Pacific layout shows a variety of equipment with weathered roofs. He completed all of the weathering with powdered pastels, hobby paints, and an airbrush Years ago, when I became interested in weathering model trains, I found it extremely difficult to find roof photos, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s official – Cody’s Workshop has been rebooted! In this MRVP exclusive series, Cody Grivno shares his techniques for making locomotives, freight cars, and structures look their best. In this return to the workbench, he’ll show you tips for weathering a cement hopper […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s official – Cody’s Workshop has been rebooted! In this MRVP exclusive series, Cody Grivno shares his techniques for making locomotives, freight cars, and structures look their best. In this return to the workbench, he’ll show you tips for weathering a cement hopper […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this special episode of Off The Rails, you’ll get an insider look at the habitat of our mad genius, show host Gerry Leone. Tour Leone Labs, and you’ll see just how Gerry manages to keep his tools, supplies, and workspaces neat, orderly, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this special episode of Off The Rails, you’ll get an insider look at the habitat of our mad genius, show host Gerry Leone. Tour Leone Labs, and you’ll see just how Gerry manages to keep his tools, supplies, and workspaces neat, orderly, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp is back to host the final Ask MRVP of 2017! In this episode, he enlists the help of Cody Grivno, Eric White, and even Mr. Flexy, to address inquiries related to DCC, benchwork, trackwork, painting, layout planning and more! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp is back to host the final Ask MRVP of 2017! In this episode, he enlists the help of Cody Grivno, Eric White, and even Mr. Flexy, to address inquiries related to DCC, benchwork, trackwork, painting, layout planning and more! […]
