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Section: Expert Tips

How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 1 Introduction

Gerry Leone holding camera

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP exclusive mini-series, Gerry Leone walks you through the basic steps you can use to capture great shots of your model railroad…and you don’t even need an expensive camera to get impressive results! […]

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How to model a “patch out” freight car

Adding patch out to model hopper car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model patchout without any masking. […]

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How to model simple hoses

Modeling simple air hoses

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model simple hoses. […]

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How to make and install puffball trees

Neil Besougloff next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader editorial associate Eric Stelpflug and editor Neil Besougloff show how to make and install puffball trees. […]

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How to install a fascia to a layout

Instal fascia on a model train layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows two different ways to attach a fascia to a layout. […]

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How to add mounting pins to a fence

Add mounting pin to a scale fencea

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how add mounting pins to fence sections. […]

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How to mount a removable billboard

Hands holding and pointing to a large screw and nut

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Kent Johnson shows how to mount a removable billboard. […]

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How to use a nibbler to make door and window openings

Pencil pointing to window in model structure

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to use a nibbler to make door and window openings. […]

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How to model a parking lot

Creating model parking spots

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff shows how to model a parking lot. […]

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How to model broken glass in an abandoned building

Model structure with broken window glass

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model broken glass in an abandoned building. […]

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How to weather with makeup sponges

Packages of makeup sponges

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to weather with makeup sponges […]

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How to weather with paint washes

Adding a wash to a wheelset

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to weather freight cars with paint washes. […]

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