Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This Video Vault series continues with scenery-building experts John Olson and Malcolm Furlow sharing their practical insights on how to shape and color realistic model railroad rock formations. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This Video Vault series begins with host Allen Keller welcoming scenery-building experts Dave Frary and Malcolm Furlow to share their theories and practical insights on making realistic model railroad scenes. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented artist and model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts. He then turns to aging plaster and plastic components used to represent masonry. And if that’s not enough, Malcolm also shares a few additional […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for weathering an out-of-the-box steam locomotive. Malcolm adds his artistry using chalks, drybrushing, and an airbrush. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: In this 1980s vintage video, multiple Model Railroader masters contribute several techniques for enhancing various scenery situations. You won’t want to miss the timeless tips and tricks from the likes of John Olson, Malcolm Furlow, Dave […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Rolling stock accumulates dirt, dust, and grime in a way that’s different than stationary objects. Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow shows host Allen Keller a number of interesting weathering techniques for rolling stock that were popular in the 1980s, yet still applicable […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Malcolm Furlow, a multi-talented artist and MR mainstay in the 1980s, shares his techniques for distressing, scraping, sanding, and staining wood used in model railroading projects. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Allen Keller visits with Malcolm Furlow and his HO (narrow gauge) layout that fits to a 8 x 10-foot space. Discover and explore what inspired many of Malcolm’s creative scenery-making concepts. […]
Model Railroader magazine’s associate editor Bryson Sleppy shares his technique for installing an LED kit into a modern, HO scale passenger car that did not come factory-equipped with lights. Even better, Bryson adds an NCE Light-it DCC decoder he’ll use to toggle the interior illumination on/off. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop […]
After host David Popp cleans up a few foibles around the cork roadbed, he turns to the task of modifying turnouts to accommodate Tortoise switch motors. And then his full focus goes to laying down the trackwork! Follow his fastidious process for aligning the main line and gluing into place…to perfection! And be sure to […]
Host Eric White demonstrates how to assemble an underbody brake system for a resin car kit. Follow his expert insights and advice, and you’ll appreciate how this process differs from a typical plastic car kit assembly. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various […]
Host David Popp has the track and cork roadbed in hand, so he’s all set for trackwork! Following good construction processes, David first surveys the various sites where tracks will route. You’ll see how to install roadbed along the main line roadbed, along the turntable lead tracks, under turnouts, and even over bridges! Follow along […]
