Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 14

Hand applying paint to scenery

There’s been a lot of progress on the scenery of this model railroad. Managing editor David Popp will give you an update, and show you how to drybrush rock castings for more realistic model railroad scenery. Associate editors Cody Grivno and Steve Otte will also show you the structures that they’re working on for this […]

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Build the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 16

David Popp next to layout

Learn more about the scenery and structures on the HO scale Virginian Ry. built by the staff of Model Railroader magazine. Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the Virginian freight house and some of the signs he made for the model railroad. Managing editor David Popp also shares his final mix for modeling the muddy […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 14

Hand applying paint to scenery

There’s been a lot of progress on the scenery of this model railroad. Managing editor David Popp will give you an update, and show you how to drybrush rock castings for more realistic model railroad scenery. Associate editors Cody Grivno and Steve Otte will also show you the structures that they’re working on for this […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

David Popp next to layout

In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry., part 11

Neil Besougloff next to a layout

The track and roadbed are in place on the HO scale Virginian Ry. project model train layout. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use an airbrush to paint model railroad track in this week’s video journal. […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

David Popp next to layout

In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]

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GrassTech static grass applicator

GrassTech static grass applicator

GrassTech static grass applicator Price: $39.95 ManufacturerGrassTech USA17011 Lincoln Ave., no. 424 Parker, CO 80134grasstechusa.com Comments: This compact static grass applicator is one of several new products from GrassTech USA. The static grass applicator shown features a plastic handle, a plastic-rimmed metal sieve, and a wire with an alligator clip attached. The electrical circuit in […]

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Faller Gras-Fix static grass applicator with funnel sifter

Faller Gras-Fix static grass applicator with funnel sifter

Faller Gras-Fix static grass applicator with funnel sifter Price: See your Faller dealer ManufacturerGebr. Faller GmbHKreuzstrasse 9D-78148 Gütenbach, Germanyfaller.de Comments: This handy tool for applying static grass is the latest offering from Faller. The Gras-Fix measures 91⁄2″ long and has a 3″ diameter grass hopper that’s 1-7/8″ deep. It also includes a funnel sifter for […]

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