Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling a laser-cut wood turntable kit. From assessing the components to adding fine details, David shares how easy it is to build and finish an essential structure for his rustic, Olympia & Sand Creek railroad. This how-to, modeling mini-series starts with […]
Modeling Topic: Painting & Weathering
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 1 – Pit base assembly
Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling a laser-cut wood turntable kit. From assessing the components to adding fine details, David shares how easy it is to build and finish an essential structure for his rustic, Olympia & Sand Creek railroad. This how-to, modeling mini-series starts with […]
How-to Library: Installing a portable spray booth
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Want the freedom to paint and weather your models safely and easily in your basement? MRVP’s David Popp shows how to make that possible by installing a fold-up spray booth from Micro-Mark. Follow along as he talks you through the entire process — […]
How-to Library: Installing a portable spray booth
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Want the freedom to paint and weather your models safely and easily in your basement? MRVP’s David Popp shows how to make that possible by installing a fold-up spray booth from Micro-Mark. Follow along as he talks you through the entire process — […]
How-To Library: Spaces To Places II: Building Eagle Lake, Part 4 Finishing details
Details are what make any scene on a model railroad come alive! In the final installment of this mini-series, Gerry Leone works to add those to his streets, sidewalks, and storefronts of Eagle Lake. Watch to see how Gerry arranges components on the workbench, before they all come together on the layout. […]
Spaces To Places II: Building Eagle Lake, Part 4 Finishing details
Details are what make any scene on a model railroad come alive! In the final installment of this mini-series, Gerry Leone works to add those to his streets, sidewalks, and storefronts of Eagle Lake. Watch to see how Gerry arranges components on the workbench, before they all come together on the layout. […]
How-To Library: Spaces To Places II: Building Eagle Lake, Part 4 Finishing details
Details are what make any scene on a model railroad come alive! In the final installment of this mini-series, Gerry Leone works to add those to his streets, sidewalks, and storefronts of Eagle Lake. Watch to see how Gerry arranges components on the workbench, before they all come together on the layout. […]
Off The Rails: Not-so-big Birthday Bash, Episode 50
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Would you believe it? Gerry made it to 5-0! Fifty episodes of Off The Rails, that is. Join his not-so-big (sans balloons and noisemakers) 4th anniversary party, where he addresses questions and comments from the previous 12 episodes — all from a new […]
Off The Rails: Not-so-big Birthday Bash, Episode 50
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Would you believe it? Gerry made it to 5-0! Fifty episodes of Off The Rails, that is. Join his not-so-big (sans balloons and noisemakers) 4th anniversary party, where he addresses questions and comments from the previous 12 episodes — all from a new […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s time to get a little paint on this Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack project! As the progress continues, Eric shares his techniques for first masking the tugboat hull and structural components, and then painting the parts using an airbrush. […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s time to get a little paint on this Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack project! As the progress continues, Eric shares his techniques for first masking the tugboat hull and structural components, and then painting the parts using an airbrush. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 17 — The details of applying decals
No sleight of hand here! David is actually making progress on many of his modeling projects while Underground. This time he’s busy applying decals, pepping up the appearance of his O scale population, and enhancing an HO scale New Haven passenger car! […]