MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Model prep and single-color painting

Gordy Odegard shares his techniques for using an airbrush for priming and painting a single-color model

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this vintage video, Model Railroader magazine’s Jim Hediger first walks through techniques you can use to clean a model before painting it. Then, MR’s Gordy Odegard shares his techniques for using an airbrush for priming and painting a single-color model. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Malcolm Furlow’s HOn3 San Juan Central

Malcolm Furlow's HOn3 San Juan Central

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Allen Keller visits with Malcolm Furlow and his HO (narrow gauge) layout that fits to a 8 x 10-foot space. Discover and explore what inspired many of Malcolm’s creative scenery-making concepts. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Basic techniques and cleaning

Allen Keller demostrates specific techniques used when painting

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, MR Contributor Allen Keller demostrates specific techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. He also shares tips for cleaning an airbrush after use. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Steam locomotives

Malcolm Furlow holding a steam locomotive.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for weathering an out-of-the-box steam locomotive. Malcolm adds his artistry using chalks, drybrushing, and an airbrush. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Rolling stock

Malcolm Furlow holding a train car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Rolling stock accumulates dirt, dust, and grime in a way that’s different than stationary objects. Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow shows host Allen Keller a number of interesting weathering techniques for rolling stock that were popular in the 1980s, yet still applicable today! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: David Barrow’s HO scale Cat Mountain & Santa Fe

HO scale Cat Mountain & Santa Fe

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this latest MRVP Video Vault release, host Allen Keller reveals an early iteration of David Barrow’s Cat Mountain & Santa Fe HO scale layout. Through this exclusive footage, you’ll see a model railroad masterpiece that boast amazing western scenery and prototypical […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Metals and masonry

Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented artist and model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts. He then turns to aging plaster and plastic components used to represent masonry. And if that’s not enough, Malcolm also shares a few additional structure […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Allen McClelland’s HO Virginian & Ohio

Allen McClelland's HO Virginian & Ohio

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Trace the origins of the famous Virginian & Ohio that highlighted the pages of Model Railroader magazine throughout the 1980s. Host Allen Keller interviews the man behind the layout that was as much of a real railroad as a model can be! […]

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