Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 3

David Popp next to layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The resin pour along the Thompson River section of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout has cured. That means David can now show you how to apply the appropriate finishing touches, including water ripples. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 22

Switch stands on a model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of the Log Blog, David applies small patches of static grass to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout using the Peco Pro-Grass Precision Applicator. He also installs switch stands to the turnouts. […]

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Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 2 The Three F’s

With some assistance from his daughter Taylor, host John “Truck” Truckenbrod launches into a conversation about collecting postwar-era Lionel Trains (1945-1969)! This series begins with John addressing what makes his hobby fun, how he’s honed his collecting focus, and the steps you can take to prepare for your first acquisition. […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 2

David Popp working on layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Time for the resin pour to proceed along the Thompson River section of our N scale layout. David works through the steps for calculating, mixing, tinting, and then pouring the initial batch of Deep Pour Water from Woodland Scenics. […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 1

David Popp working on layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With structures and background scenery now in place on the Thompson Canyon of our N scale layout, David jumps to the tasks of completing foreground scenery and modeling the unique characteristics of the glacial river water. See how David gets the plywood base […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 21

Structures on the Olympia layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This time it’s all about the details that David is adding to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout extension! Follow along as he share insights for installing fascia-mounted throttle panels and small fixtures/furniture for his structures, plus tips on painting figures. […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a tie treatment plant

Steve Otte next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Steve Otte shows off the various kitbashed and scratchbuilt structures he assembled to represent the rail-served tie treatment plant on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Steve explains the origins of his structures and details that help complete this signature scene. […]

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Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 1 Truck’s Train Shop

In this all-new MRVP series, you’ll get to explore the many intricacies found in John “Truck” Truckenbrod’s extensive collection of vintage toy trains. Truck’s collection is housed in a setting that replicates a hobby shop from a bygone era, so you’ll get to browse shelves, counters, and display cases packed with boxed Lionel Trains (1945-1969) […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a plywood plant

Eric White next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Eric White returns to the N scale Thompson River Canyon scene to install the structures and scenery that shape our representation of a large plywood plant. Eric shows how capturing key signature elements of a scene sure beats attempting to add each […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 20

Company houses on a model pond

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s back to the blog for David! But not before he cleans up his workbench to make room to work on the company houses he’s installing along the pond. In this episode of the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout expansion series, David shares […]

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