How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 6 Drafting a Plan

David working on his C&NW HO scale layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now it’s time for David to put mechanical pencil to graph paper and draft an initial track plan for his C&NW HO scale layout. In this video, David walks you through his low-tech, traditional approach to capturing his layout concepts in a plan. […]

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Air compressor connections for model railroaders

Air compressor hose connection

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Portable air compressors are a great tool for a model railroader’s home workshop. They’re especially useful for airbrushing. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to get your air compressor ready for your next airbrushing project. […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 39

David stands in front of a snowflake backdrop while holding a mini Christmas tree

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The holiday lights are shining bright on this episode of Ask MRVP! David starts the festivities by answering a question related to Christmas lighting, before addressing other hobby-related inquiries regarding painting, wiring, benchwork construction, rolling stock repair, and more! […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for December 2018

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesels, steamers, structures, and tools highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader technical editor Cody Grivno will also show you a tip for realistically modeling gravel roofs on your structure models. This month’s viewer mail includes: the code of the Peco […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 33

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 33

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone will help you make your list and check it twice! But rather than shopping before the holidays, he’s lining up modeling items to find when stores look to liquidate inventory after the festivities occur. […]

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How-to Library: 3D Printing – Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 3D, Part 1

A video discussing 3D printing

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt explores the brave new world of 3D printing. Follow along as she walks through the process for making a simple 50-gallon oil drum in various scales. In this episode Kathy shows how to get started with the software […]

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How-to Library: 3D Printing, Part 2 – From File to Full-blown Reality

3D printed oil resin drums.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Kathy Millatt walks through the steps for transforming files into actual detail parts printed on her 3-D printer. In this episode, she also shows how to prep and finish the resin oil drums. […]

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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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