New model trains for the week of December 27, 2018

Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Great Northern class S-2 4-8-4 steam locomotive

HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 and GP38-2W diesel locomotive. GP38-2: Canadian Pacific (Action Red with Multimark herald in three road numbers, maroon-and-gray with script lettering in one number), Southern Pacific (scarlet-and-gray scheme with Roman lettering in four numbers, speed lettering in one number), and Southern Ry. (high short hood with paper or oil bath […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 39

David stands in front of a snowflake backdrop while holding a mini Christmas tree

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The holiday lights are shining bright on this episode of Ask MRVP! David starts the festivities by answering a question related to Christmas lighting, before addressing other hobby-related inquiries regarding painting, wiring, benchwork construction, rolling stock repair, and more! […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 39

David stands in front of a snowflake backdrop while holding a mini Christmas tree

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The holiday lights are shining bright on this episode of Ask MRVP! David starts the festivities by answering a question related to Christmas lighting, before addressing other hobby-related inquiries regarding painting, wiring, benchwork construction, rolling stock repair, and more! […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for December 2018

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesels, steamers, structures, and tools highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader technical editor Cody Grivno will also show you a tip for realistically modeling gravel roofs on your structure models. This month’s viewer mail includes: the code of the Peco […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for December 2018

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesels, steamers, structures, and tools highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader technical editor Cody Grivno will also show you a tip for realistically modeling gravel roofs on your structure models. This month’s viewer mail includes: the code of the Peco […]

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How-to Library: 3D Printing – Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 3D, Part 1

A video discussing 3D printing

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt explores the brave new world of 3D printing. Follow along as she walks through the process for making a simple 50-gallon oil drum in various scales. In this episode Kathy shows how to get started with the software […]

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How-to Library: 3D Printing, Part 2 – From File to Full-blown Reality

3D printed oil resin drums.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Kathy Millatt walks through the steps for transforming files into actual detail parts printed on her 3-D printer. In this episode, she also shows how to prep and finish the resin oil drums. […]

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How-to Library: 3D Printing – Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 3D, Part 1

A video discussing 3D printing

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt explores the brave new world of 3D printing. Follow along as she walks through the process for making a simple 50-gallon oil drum in various scales. In this episode Kathy shows how to get started with the software […]

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