Thin Branch Series: Buried track

Buried track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David uses our HO scale Thin Branch project layout to show you a simple technique for modeling an industrial track laid into gravel or dirt, which makes it easy for vehicles to drive over the rails. […]

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Thin Branch Series: Foam scenery part 3 – filling gaps

David smoothing gaps in scenery.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Once your foam scenery is in place, you need to smooth out the bumps and fill in the gaps. David shows you how he did just that on our Thin Branch project railroad, including putting on the base coat of paint. […]

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GrassTech II static grass applicator

GrassTechIIstaticgrassapplicator

GrassTech II static grass applicator Price: $94.95 to $134.49 Manufacturer: GrassTechUSA 17001 Lincoln Ave. no. 424 Parker, CO 80134 www.grasstechusa.com Comments: Got a lot of ground to cover? The GrassTech II is an easy-to-use, effective static grass applicator. I tested the first version of the tool that was priced at $94.95. Version 2 with a […]

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Building a 5 x 8 harbor railroad part 6

Neil Besougloff and Hal Miller next to a layout

The South Carolina scenery starts to take shape on the Model Railroader staff’s Rice Harbor project. Editor Neil Besougloff describes some of the material used for ground cover, while managing editor Hal Miller tackles the garden tracks and cinder ballast of the Seaboard Shore Line’s engine terminal. Meanwhile senior editor Dana Kawala works to build […]

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