Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2013

Inside Cody's Office for November 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Some great new locomotives, freight cars, and other model railroading related items arrived this month at Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to easily paint and install flexible acetal plastic handrails on your diesel locomotive models. As usual […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2013

Inside Cody's Office for October 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new SoundTraxx DCC equipped Athearn GP50 in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll also see new model train products from Atlas, ExactRail, Piko America, and Walthers. In this month’s modeling tip, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for July 2013

Inside Cody's Office for July 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to cut an stain strip wood for a model railroad project. Cody used these same techniques when scratchbuilding the freight house for the Model Railroader staff’s latest project layout. He’ll also show you some new model […]

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Modelers Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for May 2013

Inside Cody's Office for May 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A variety of new model railroading products arrived in Cody’s Office this week, including an HO scale Z-8 Challenger from Sunset Models and a DCC-equipped Hi-Rail truck from Bachmann Trains. Associate editor Cody Grivno gives you a first look at both in this […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 7, 2013

Inside Cody's Office for March 7, 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Cody’s Office you’ll see a selection of new model railroading products in HO and N scale, including an Athearn Genesis HO scale Missouri Pacific GP38-2. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno as he takes this SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for January 31, 2013

Inside Cody's Office for March 7, 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn some of the options available for cleaning the rails of model railroad track in this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno also shows you how to use track cleaning cars from Aztek and Centerline  In addition you’ll see […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for December 20, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for December 20, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno shares modeling tips and some of the latest hobby-related products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices. This month Cody will show you these handy specs from CraftOptics. They combine prescription lenses with magnifiers. You’ll also see new products […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video: Inside Cody’s Office for September 6, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for September 6, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Back after traveling to the National Train Show, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you a selection of the latest model railroad products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices. In addition, you’ll see and hear a demonstration of a new […]

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Video: National Train Show Report part 1

Cody Grivno at the National Train Show

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   On August 3-5, 2012, members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show in Grand Rapids, Mich. The show took place at the end of the National Model Railroad Association’s national convention week. In part 1, you’ll see associate editor […]

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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 passenger […]

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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 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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