Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Regular-guy model railroader Steve Brown brings his enthusiastic approach to building an N scale (1:160) layout to MR Video Plus! Only on here will you find exclusive episodes of Steve’s popular YouTube series, where he covers any number of topics related to modeling […]
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Off The Rails: Episode 36
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page When Host Gerry Leone says “something rotten is something good” we all want to believe him, right? Well, in this episode of OTR he’s gonna have to show us precisely what he means! […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Lessons Learned
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this final episode of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout construction series, David Popp and Drew Halverson highlight the efforts, successes, and shortcomings over the last year of planning and assembling the model railroad introduced in the January 2019 issue of […]
Off The Rails: Episode 35
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Gerry Leone is feeling pretty groovy! That might help explain why this episode of OTR highlights modeling tips that came to light in issues of Model Railroader magazine published during the 1960s. Gerry might be a tad too “mature” to pull off […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 23
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David hits the books to inspire projects in this episode of the Log Blog. Historic photos prompt him to complete a skid shack, assemble realistic lumber loads, and consider plans for expanding the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout even further. […]
Off The Rails: Episode 34
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page OTR from Iceland!?! Not so fast! However, the beauty shop items that show host Gerry Leone features in this episode are just as foreign to many modelers as railroads are to the rugged Nordic island. […]
Off The Rails: Episode 34
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page OTR from Iceland!?! Not so fast! However, the beauty shop items that show host Gerry Leone features in this episode are just as foreign to many modelers as railroads are to the rugged Nordic island. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 3
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The resin pour along the Thompson River section of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout has cured. That means David can now show you how to apply the appropriate finishing touches, including water ripples. […]
Off The Rails: 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. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 2
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. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page With structures and background scenery now in place on the Thompson Canyon of our N scale layout, David jumps to the tasks of completing foreground scenery and modeling the unique characteristics of the glacial river water. See how David gets the plywood base […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 22 – Switch stands and static grass
In this episode of the Log Blog, David applies small patches of static grass to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout using the Peco Pro-Grass Precision Applicator. He also installs switch stands to the turnouts. […]
