Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After changing up the track alignment, Steve Brown shares his Regular Guy process for adding a paved pad along the Port Smith waterfront area of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Regular Guy Steve Brown starts this episode with a quick demonstration of his technique for installing/soldering feeders to the trackwork of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout. The fun continues as he walks through his process for adding a seawall along the Port […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Gerry “Solder Boy” Leone jumps right into a full-blown look at soldering applications in model railroading. Specifically, Gerry explores interesting options beyond the traditional soldering gun, iron, or pen devices. Plus, he shares a few ancillary items that make the soldering effort […]
Even with winter closing in fast, Kent still hopes to make progress on his garden railway. Rene is a bit less optimistic, so she shows how to prepare dwarf trees for the frozen months ahead. Meanwhile, Kent visits a neighbor’s bonsai tree collection, Cody starts a USA Trains GP38-2 locomotive repainting project, and David helps […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s all tips or tricks in this October edition of Ask MRVP! David Popp addresses inquiries related to trackwork, wiring, mortar lines on structures, N scale gasoline service trucks, sound effects, whistle posts, and more! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grvino starts a multi-part series on custom-decorating an HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along as he shows how to add a variety of etched-metal, cast-resin, and white-metal casting detail parts before applying his favorite Minnesota Northern paint scheme. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Steve’s N scale (1:160) BSR layout is starting to take shape! In this episode, Steve works on installing cork roadbed and demonstrating how to build a gently flowing trail of turnouts that route into the Port Smith yard. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Kinks are back in vogue! This time, host Gerry Leone looks at a few of the vintage MR “Construction Kinks” suggestions that flopped, and other tips that have withstood the test of time. […]
While Kathy finishes the stream on her HO scale (1:87.1) wintry scene diorama, she momentarily shifts her attention to making snow-covered bushes and trees. Watch Kathy’s technique for crafting and installing these unique scenery accents. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss Cody’s 40th birthday bash in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will show you the powerful 10A Prodigy Elite DCC system from Model Rectifier Corp., and he’ll head down to the layout to run a sound-equipped […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Steve Brown finalizes his layout design, and then shares how he’ll merge two settings on the N scale BSR into one! In the process, Steve shares his tips and techniques for installing trackwork along the new section. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Sandman returns! Host Gerry Leone takes a deeper dive into products, tools, and techniques you can use to sand and smooth out modeling projects. […]
