Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 15 – Quality modeling time

David Popp at his workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page More modeling from David, as he makes a bit more progress on his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout expansion. In this recap/overview video blog, you’ll see how he handled the log pond scenery, the steam donkey details, and that blessed A-frame assembly! […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 35 – Painting and highlighting rocks

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Rockwork continues on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout, with David Popp showing how he painted and highlighted the Sculptamold rocks to resemble those found along the Fraser River canyons. Grab your brushes and acrylic paints, and then follow along! […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 35 – Painting and highlighting rocks

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Rockwork continues on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout, with David Popp showing how he painted and highlighted the Sculptamold rocks to resemble those found along the Fraser River canyons. Grab your brushes and acrylic paints, and then follow along! […]

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How to build and paint model railroad backdrops

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Don’t miss the backdrop special in the June 2018 Model Railroader. If you’re looking for more backdrop-related projects, check out this digital collection of previously published articles. Whether you’re looking for a simple sky-blue scene divider or a detailed mountain vista, adding scenic backdrops to your layout isn’t hard with help from some experts featured […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 34 – Rock coloring and more

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The flexible foam, rubber, and Sculptamold rocks are now set on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout! Kent Johnson now shows you how to blend these bits using liquid pigment washes and subtle drybrushing techniques. And to keep the progress rolling, David Popp […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 34 – Rock coloring and more

The flexible foam, rubber, and Sculptamold rocks are now set on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout! Kent Johnson now shows you how to blend these bits using liquid pigment washes and subtle drybrushing techniques. And to keep the progress rolling, David Popp jumps in to show you a fast, cost-effective way to model more […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 33 – Flexible foam and rubber rocks

Kent Johnson next to layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Looking to add a detailed rock face in a space that’s tall, narrow, and situated along a curved track section? In this episode of the N scale Canadian Canyons Series, Kent Johnson shows he’s up to the challenge as he demonstrates how to […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 33 – Flexible foam and rubber rocks

Kent Johnson next to layout scenery

Looking to add a detailed rock face in a space that’s tall, narrow, and situated along a curved track section? In this episode of the N scale Canadian Canyons Series, Kent Johnson shows he’s up to the challenge as he demonstrates how to use flexible foam and rubber products to model rocks formations in a […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 5

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 5

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Kathy shifts her attention away from trees to focus on modeling bushes. In this episode, she shares a variety of materials and techniques used to shape the vegetation that grows along the forest floor. Naturally, Kathy also shows where and how to place […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 34

David Popp standing in front of the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp has shed his skis and winter gear and he’s now ready to spring into action answering your hobby questions! In this episode David addresses topics ranging from turnout control to locomotive repair to structure modeling. Watch, learn, and then pitch […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 34

David Popp standing in front of the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp has shed his skis and winter gear and he’s now ready to spring into action answering your hobby questions! In this episode David addresses topics ranging from turnout control to locomotive repair to structure modeling. Watch, learn, and then pitch […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 32 – Carving rock strata

Kent Johnson next to layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that the sloped mountainsides have an initial surface, Kent returns to the scenes to carve out realistic rock strata. In this segment you’ll quickly learn how to use an inexpensive steak knife, a thinned Sculptamold mixture, and a variety of Woodland Scenics […]

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