Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for April 26, 2012

Cody making scenery using cardboard and strips of cloth

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Follow associate editor Cody Grivno as he shows you how to make a model railroad scenery base using cardboard strips and plaster cloth. You’ll also see the latest model railroading products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices, including an HO scale […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 15, 2012

Codys Office March 15 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A portable air compressor is a useful tool for airbrushing projects, especially those on a model train layout. Watch as Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to connect your airbrush to an air compressor and describes the fittings needed. Cody […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for February 2, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new HO scale GP7 from Athearn Trains, Building a Model Railroad Step by Step from Kalmbach Books, and other new model railroad products with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. Cody and managing editor David Popp will also […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for January 12, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model railroad structures are highlighted in this episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of structure kits and assembled models in N, HO, and O scales. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to use different types of […]

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Video: A visit to Trainfest 2011

Trainfest 2011 report

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get an overview of Trainfest 2011 with Model Railroader managing editor David Popp. You’ll see some of the many club layouts featured at “America’s largest operating model railroad show. This year’s show was held on November 12-13, 2011 and celebrated its 40th anniversary. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video– Inside Cody’s Office for October 13, 2011

Inside Cody's Office October 13 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to seal powdered pastels so they won’t rub off. You can use this tip on your next freight car weathering project. In this “green” episode of Cody’s Office you’ll see a selection of new […]

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Video: Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for September 1, 2011

Inside Cody's Office September 01 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page What’s a 1:1 steam locomotive doing at the Kalmbach Publishing Co. offices? Find out in this week’s episode. You’ll also see a new N scale steam locomotive from Bachmann Trains and other new model railroading products. In this week’s modeling tip, Model Railroader […]

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Video: Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for September 1, 2011

Inside Cody's Office September 01 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page What’s a 1:1 steam locomotive doing at the Kalmbach Publishing Co. offices? Find out in this week’s episode. You’ll also see a new N scale steam locomotive from Bachmann Trains and other new model railroading products. In this week’s modeling tip, Model Railroader […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 18, 2011

Inside Cody's Office for August 18, 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch this Bowser HO scale Alco C-630 diesel run on the Model Railroader layout. The model features a SoundTraxx DCC sound decoder. Along with other new model railroading products, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will give you an overview of modeling adhesives […]

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Modelers Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office July 14, 2011

Inside Cody's Office July 14, 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno weathered this Proto 2000 from Walthers 0-8-0 steam locomotive for the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. HO scale project layout. Cody will show you some of his favorite techniques. You’ll also see some new model railroading products, including a demonstration […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for June 30, 2011

Inside Cody's Office for June 30, 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno answers some of your questions concerning the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, the Model Railroader club layout. Topics include layout wiring suggestions and a question about the rolling boxcar in the opening scene. New model railroading products highlighted […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 16, 2011

Inside Cody's Office for June 16, 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn painting tips that will make the knuckle couplers on your model railroad rolling stock look more realistic. In addition to modeling tips, associate editor Cody Grivno shows you some of the latest products to arrive in the Model Railroader offices. […]

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