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Tag: Build a Garden Railroad
Canadian Canyons Series: Lessons Learned
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this final episode of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout construction series, David Popp and Drew Halverson highlight the efforts, successes, and shortcomings over the last year of planning and assembling the model railroad introduced in the January 2019 issue of […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 23
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David hits the books to inspire projects in this episode of the Log Blog. Historic photos prompt him to complete a skid shack, assemble realistic lumber loads, and consider plans for expanding the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout even further. […]
Trains, January 2019
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Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 3
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The resin pour along the Thompson River section of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout has cured. That means David can now show you how to apply the appropriate finishing touches, including water ripples. […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 22
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of the Log Blog, David applies small patches of static grass to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout using the Peco Pro-Grass Precision Applicator. He also installs switch stands to the turnouts. […]
Trains, December 2018
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Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Time for the resin pour to proceed along the Thompson River section of our N scale layout. David works through the steps for calculating, mixing, tinting, and then pouring the initial batch of Deep Pour Water from Woodland Scenics. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page With structures and background scenery now in place on the Thompson Canyon of our N scale layout, David jumps to the tasks of completing foreground scenery and modeling the unique characteristics of the glacial river water. See how David gets the plywood base […]
Trains, November 2018
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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 21
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This time it’s all about the details that David is adding to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout extension! Follow along as he share insights for installing fascia-mounted throttle panels and small fixtures/furniture for his structures, plus tips on painting figures. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a tie treatment plant
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Steve Otte shows off the various kitbashed and scratchbuilt structures he assembled to represent the rail-served tie treatment plant on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Steve explains the origins of his structures and details that help complete this signature scene. […]
