When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]
David and Cody have added new trackwork to the MR&T HO scale layout rehab project. But there’s trouble along the turnouts that has to be addressed! Eric White also pops in to show off his tugboat and share an update on the cement silo build. Cody is also on-site to showcase his efforts building harbor […]
Welcome campers! Two fun-filled weeks of Summer Camp 2020 have begun. This week and next, David Popp will be your Camp Director guiding you through various all-scale modeling efforts covering structure-building, detailing, painting, weathering, and more. Get your permission slip submitted so you can join the Day One painting prep activities exclusively on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
Check out an HO scale lightweight diner from Rapido Trains that’s superdetailed inside and out, an N scale well car from Jacksonville Terminal, and new HO click track from PIKO America in the August Cody’s Office. Down in his workshop, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also show you some of his essential shop safety […]
A new Athearn HO boxcar, Kato N scale diesel, and Scenery special issue highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also give you tips for using Crafter’s Pick The Ultimate adhesive for attaching clear window glazing for a structure kit. Viewer mail topics this month include: the era of the […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is ready to add weathering effects to several parts, pieces, and places on his Port Smith N scale (1:160) harbor scene. Follow along as he shares his Regular Guy techniques for applying realistic weathering effects using pre-mixed washes, chalks, and […]
MR’s Eric White works to get his HO scale tugboat model into shipshape before it sails off for Jones Island. In this case, he shows how to apply subtle weathering effects and a few more details to complete his first Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack series. […]
David launches into this episode with a speedy survey of the progress being made on the MR&T HO scale layout reno project. But his attention quickly shifts to finishing the cork roadbed and adding a Rapido RailCrew remote uncoupling unit along an industry track lead. While he’s at it, David also shows how to install […]
James McNab, our newest Contributing Editor, shows viewers that trackwork can be realistically enhanced like any other model on a layout. In this case, James reveals helpful insights for detailing and painting track on his HO scale Hills Line. […]
Get a quick demo of an ESU LokSound-equipped N scale GP35 from Atlas and check out a new N scale passenger car set from Kato USA and a new HO Northern Pacific boxcar from Rapido Trains in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in the workshop Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will give you tips […]
Details and decals do make a difference, as MR’s Eric White shows in this episode of Rehab My Railroad’s Sidetrack series. Follow along to learn Eric’s techniques for adding stripes and a custom-printed logo to his HO scale tugboat. […]
In addition to a new Menards illuminated lumberyard and an Atlas N scale flatcar, a new HO scale Accurail kit lettered for the Model Railroader staff’s own Milwaukee, Racine & Troy highlights this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also give you a tip for attaching the metal weight included with the kit […]
