In this session of Cody’s Workshop, our painting pro shows how to add spot weathering effects and faded signage to the HO scale brick structure. […]
Cody’s Workshop Episode 38
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Cody’s Workshop Episode 37
Work on Cody’s HO scale structure kit continues. In this episode, he shows how to make a template for the roof, and then prep and paint the exterior walls. […]
Cody’s Workshop Episode 36
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grivno starts a multi-part video series designed to share his tips and techniques for building an HO scale structure kit, complete with interior details. […]
Cody’s Workshop Episode 35
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody works to replace a faulty axle gear on an HO scale diesel locomotive. In the process of making the repair, he’ll also share how to properly lubricate the unit for optimal performance. […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 34
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody puts the finishing touches on his Canadian Pacific SD60 locomotive by adding a blackwash to the fan screen and exhaust stack, and painting the couplers, truckside frames, and bearings. After showing how to reassemble the model, he takes it for a spin […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 33
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Too humid to paint? Even so, the sticky weather won’t keep Cody from using the downtime to work up some helpful hints for matching modeling paint colors. […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 32 – Factory Fresh Locomotive
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Weathering effects can make a model appear as though it’s ridden the rails for a million miles or more. But what if you want to model a locomotive that’s relatively fresh from the shop? Let Cody show you quick and easy techniques that’ll […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 31 – Downright Dirty Locomotive
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody continues adding realistic weathering effects to a modern N scale locomotive – all without using an airbrush! Follow along as he shares tips and techniques for working with powders (see the December 2017 issue of Model Railroader magazine) to weather the unit from […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 30 – DCC and Painted Details
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Cody Grivno shows how to install a DCC drop-in decoder into an N scale diesel locomotive. After finalizing the installation and programming, Cody reassembles the unit and then turns his attention to adding subtle weathering effects using paint and washes. […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 29 – Weathering with powder
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t have an airbrush? Maybe you don’t need one? Host Cody Grivno shares his techniques for making a cylindrical hopper look good n’ grimy – all without using an airbrush! Follow along as he shares how to work with weathering powders and brushed-on paint […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 28 Well Cars Weathering with Decals
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Cody Grivno presents his techniques for using an airbrush and water-slide decals to add realistic weathering effects to the five units of a Kato N scale articulated well car set. Along the way, he’ll also share plenty of modeling […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 27 – Modeling emergency grain cars, Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody continues working in his emergency grain car project. This time he’s showing a few more painting and weathering techniques used to give the plastic parts the look of real wood. […]
