Progress on Steve Brown’s scratchbuilt N scale cement plant continues with our celebrated Regular Guy modeler working to add a few more components. All that before he puts quick coats of primer and paint on the assembled structure, and then sets it in place on his Port Smith harbor scene […]
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After allowing the paint to dry from the Day 2 morning session, Camp Director David Popp inspects the progress on his passenger car project. But no time to park on the trail, especially when he’s got a laser-cut wood tower kit to build. That new project starts here…only on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
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After allowing the paint to dry from the Day 2 morning session, Camp Director David Popp inspects the progress on his passenger car project. But no time to park on the trail, especially when he’s got a laser-cut wood tower kit to build. That new project starts here…only on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
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TIDE FACTORY BY MENARDS Price: $99.99 Stock no.: 279-5518 Features: Fully assembled and decorated. Worker figures, grass-covered base, and illuminated signage. Website: menards/trains I continue to be amazed at the variety (and quantity) of new building designs coming from Menards headquarters in Eau Claire, Wis. They’ve made residential structures (farm houses, ranch houses, […]
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With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
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With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
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When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]
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When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]
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Welcome campers! Two fun-filled weeks of Summer Camp 2020 have begun. This week and next, David Popp will be your Camp Director guiding you through various all-scale modeling efforts covering structure-building, detailing, painting, weathering, and more. Get your permission slip submitted so you can join the Day One painting prep activities exclusively on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
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Welcome campers! Two fun-filled weeks of Summer Camp 2020 have begun. This week and next, David Popp will be your Camp Director guiding you through various all-scale modeling efforts covering structure-building, detailing, painting, weathering, and more. Get your permission slip submitted so you can join the Day One painting prep activities exclusively on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
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Also in this issue: Scenery from the experts, pg. 3 Introduction/by Carl Swanson TIPS AND BACKDROPS 17 tips to create authentic scenes, pg. 6 Use details selectively Paint effective backdrops, pg. 10 Great techniques for making your own clouds and landscapes Big sky, little trouble, pg. 14 An airless sprayer can make painting backdrops […]
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MR’s Eric White works to get his HO scale tugboat model into shipshape before it sails off for Jones Island. In this case, he shows how to apply subtle weathering effects and a few more details to complete his first Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack series. […]
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