Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding

Renee Grosser working on scratchbuilding.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Renee Grosser reveals more of her expert scratchbuilding insights. In this episode, she shares how easy it is to add siding to her O scale structures when using clapboard-pattern, sheet styrene material. […]

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding

Renee Grosser working on scratchbuilding.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Renee Grosser reveals more of her expert scratchbuilding insights. In this episode, she shares how easy it is to add siding to her O scale structures when using clapboard-pattern, sheet styrene material. […]

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 5 Helicon Focus, Experimentation, and a Photoshoot

Easy Railroad Photography logo

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page To conclude this five-part series, Gerry Leone shows how easy it is to use Helicon Focus software to enhance the focal depth of your model railroad photography. And to wrap things up, Gerry dissects all that goes into building a properly lit professional […]

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 1, Sub-wall construction

Scratchbuilt model structure

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Award-winning modeler Renee Grosser launches an MRVP exclusive mini-series highlighting her top-notch modeling skills and tips. Follow along as she shares her process for using styrene to scratchbuild a farmhouse from little more than a few snapshots! […]

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 3, Doors and Windows

Scratchbuilt model structure

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Expert modeler Renee Grosser demonstrates how she makes window and door openings in the O scale structures she likes to scratchbuild using sheet styrene material. You’ll also see how she prepares some of the finishing details and weathering effects for her farmhouse project. […]

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 4 Bounce Cards and Software

Photographing a model layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone demonstrates a handy technique that makes it appear like your photos are captured under real sunlight. Plus, he’ll also show how photo enhancement software can bring new clarity to your photography efforts! […]

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 3 Depth of Field and Lighting

Model train going past a building.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Gerry Leone talks about how to adjust your camera settings to capture model railroad settings with a realistic depth of field. He also addresses lighting options (type and placement)! […]

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Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders

Assortment of pliers on a workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Xuron Modeler’s tool kit includes sprue cutters, microshears, and tweezernose pliers. All of these tools get a lot of use down at the Model Railroader workshop. In this quick demo, editor Hal Miller shows you some of his favorite tips for using […]

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 2 Equipment and Terms

Easy Railroad Photography logo

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page More helpful lessons from MRVP’s Gerry Leone in this model railroad photography how-to mini-series. This time, you’ll learn how to talk the talk so you can walk the walk with ease! […]

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 1 Introduction

Gerry Leone holding a camera in front of his layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP exclusive mini-series, Gerry Leone walks you through the basic steps you can use to capture great shots of your model railroad…and you don’t even need an expensive camera to get impressive results! […]

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Stuff We Use: Adjustable snap and glue clamps

Adjustable snap and glue clamps

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For projects such as building a model structure roof, gluing pieces of styrene at an angle can be tricky. Associate editor Steve Otte shows you how to make this task much easier and quicker with a set of snap-and-glue clamps. […]

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