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 […]
Modeling Topic: Accessories
How-to Library: 3D Printing, Part 2 – From File to Full-blown Reality
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. […]
How-to Library: 3D Printing – Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 3D, Part 1
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 […]
How-to Library: 3D Printing, Part 2 – From File to Full-blown Reality
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. […]
Adding Realistic Details to Model Railroad Scenes
Download this free 15-page PDF to learn how to make your layouts more realistic and convincing. This free digital download is full of step-by-step instructions for detailing a station scene with figures, signs, and ancillary items, adding a grade crossing, and incorporating background buildings and small-town streets into model railroading scenes. […]
Materials list for HO scale 35-foot Fruehauf trailer resin kit
Mont Switzer’s finished HO scale tandem van is shown above with his GMC “Cannonball” semi-tractor. The article “Decorate and detail a 1950s tandem van” by Mont Switzer appeared in the January 2019 Model Railroader. The materials list for the project is listed below. List of materials A-Line 50119 trailer dress up kit, spoke wheels Athearn […]
Proxxon scroll saw
Marc Horovitz Scroll saw Proxxon Prox-Tech, Inc. PO Box 1909 Hickory NC 28603 US Price: $427.50 Website: www.proxxon.com/us Two-speed scroll saw; cast-iron base; magnesium saw arms; 190W brushless motor; 800 or 1,700 strokes/min.; stroke length, 3/4″; throat depth, 18 1/8″; cutting depth, 2 1/2″, or 1 1/4″ with the table at a 45° angle. Overall […]
How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 10, Applying Decals
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner is back to show you an important finishing technique that doesn’t have a thing to do with airbrushing! Watch this video to learn how you can flawlessly apply water-slide decals — even on a model with irregular surfaces! […]
How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 10, Applying Decals
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner is back to show you an important finishing technique that doesn’t have a thing to do with airbrushing! Watch this video to learn how you can flawlessly apply water-slide decals — even on a model with irregular surfaces! […]
How-to Library: Installing a Walthers Layout Control System Switch Machine
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Eric White, associate editor for Model Railroader magazine, introduces you to the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine. In this instructional video, Eric reveals all the supplied parts, helpful tools, and the step-by-step installation and programming processes needed to add the switch machine […]
How-to Library: Installing a Walthers Layout Control System Switch Machine
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Eric White, associate editor for Model Railroader magazine, introduces you to the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine. In this instructional video, Eric reveals all the supplied parts, helpful tools, and the step-by-step installation and programming processes needed to add the switch machine […]
PDF: Build the Arnold S. tugboat
Download the plan to build a 1:24-scale tugboat. Part 1 Part 2 Note: This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create […]