How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 2

Gerry Leone staining plaster rocks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone completes this How-To Library mini-series by demonstrating the steps for casting lightweight plaster rocks using the molds created in Part 1. He then shares his expert techniques for staining rocks to give them a natural-looking appearance. […]

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How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 2

Gerry Leone staining plaster rocks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone completes this How-To Library mini-series by demonstrating the steps for casting lightweight plaster rocks using the molds created in Part 1. He then shares his expert techniques for staining rocks to give them a natural-looking appearance. […]

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How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 2

Gerry Leone staining plaster rocks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone completes this How-To Library mini-series by demonstrating the steps for casting lightweight plaster rocks using the molds created in Part 1. He then shares his expert techniques for staining rocks to give them a natural-looking appearance. […]

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Video review Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40BW

    In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JWLII2000 YouTube channel unboxes, tests, and runs a new HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40BW from Atlas Model Railroad Co. The diesel locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound decoder. Check out this video as […]

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Video review Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40BW

    In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JWLII2000 YouTube channel unboxes, tests, and runs a new HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40BW from Atlas Model Railroad Co. The diesel locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound decoder. Check out this video as […]

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Video review Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40BW

    In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JWLII2000 YouTube channel unboxes, tests, and runs a new HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40BW from Atlas Model Railroad Co. The diesel locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound decoder. Check out this video as […]

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Video: Pelle Søeborg’s HO scale modern-era coal train

Pelle Søeborg's HO scale modern-era coal train

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the November 2016 Model Railroader contributing editor Pelle Søeborg shows his technique for weathering modern-era freight cars. Check out the coal train in this video run through on his first modern-era Union Pacific model railroad. […]

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Structures and backdrops on the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR

Eric White next to Eagle Mountain Railroad

As the Model Railroader staff’s Eagle Mountain RR project nears completion, associate editor Eric White turns his attention to the structures and backdrops that finish off the desert setting. Get an overview of the kits used on the model train layout and some tips for working with preprinted backdrops on a model train layout. […]

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Structures and backdrops on the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR

Eric White next to Eagle Mountain Railroad

As the Model Railroader staff’s Eagle Mountain RR project nears completion, associate editor Eric White turns his attention to the structures and backdrops that finish off the desert setting. Get an overview of the kits used on the model train layout and some tips for working with preprinted backdrops on a model train layout. […]

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