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

Picture of a Helicon Focus software page.

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 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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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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Ask MRVP: Episode 47

David stands at a counter while wearing a green wig and has a bowl of candy bars in front of him.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s all tips or tricks in this October edition of Ask MRVP! David Popp addresses inquiries related to trackwork, wiring, mortar lines on structures, N scale gasoline service trucks, sound effects, whistle posts, and more! […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 40, SW8 switcher truck and wheel details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 40

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grvino starts a multi-part series on custom-decorating an HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along as he shows how to add a variety of etched-metal, cast-resin, and white-metal casting detail parts before applying his favorite Minnesota Northern paint scheme. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 40, SW8 switcher truck and wheel details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 40

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grvino starts a multi-part series on custom-decorating an HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along as he shows how to add a variety of etched-metal, cast-resin, and white-metal casting detail parts before applying his favorite Minnesota Northern paint scheme. […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Working with cork and building a yard ladder, Ep. 8

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 8

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Steve’s N scale (1:160) BSR layout is starting to take shape! In this episode, Steve works on installing cork roadbed and demonstrating how to build a gently flowing trail of turnouts that route into the Port Smith yard.   […]

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