Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry shares more super helpful suggestions for stuff you can buy from Sally’s Beauty Supply (and other similar shops). Sounds silly? Not so much! Especially when you see how Gerry’s stockpile has some surprising applications in model railroading! […]
Modeling Topic: Scenery
Off The Rails: The Sally’s Shows continue, Episode 46
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry shares more super helpful suggestions for stuff you can buy from Sally’s Beauty Supply (and other similar shops). Sounds silly? Not so much! Especially when you see how Gerry’s stockpile has some surprising applications in model railroading! […]
Video: Howard Zane’s HO scale Piermont Division
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Life-long model railroader Howard Zane has spent decades revising and running trains on his Piermont Division layout. Featured in the February 2020 Model Railroader, the HO scale railroad features meticulously detailed locomotives, stunning mountain scenery, and a 1,400-foot mainline run. Enjoy this video […]
Video: Howard Zane’s HO scale Piermont Division
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Life-long model railroader Howard Zane has spent decades revising and running trains on his Piermont Division layout. Featured in the February 2020 Model Railroader, the HO scale railroad features meticulously detailed locomotives, stunning mountain scenery, and a 1,400-foot mainline run. Enjoy this video […]
Video: Woodland Scenics Static King
Static grass is an effective way to add realism to model railroad scenery. Follow associate editor Steve Otte as he demonstrates the Static King applicator and other new static grass products from Woodland Scenics. […]
Video: Woodland Scenics Static King
Static grass is an effective way to add realism to model railroad scenery. Follow associate editor Steve Otte as he demonstrates the Static King applicator and other new static grass products from Woodland Scenics. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Paved deck for the port, Ep. 10
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After changing up the track alignment, Steve Brown shares his Regular Guy process for adding a paved pad along the Port Smith waterfront area of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Paved deck for the port, Ep. 10
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After changing up the track alignment, Steve Brown shares his Regular Guy process for adding a paved pad along the Port Smith waterfront area of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout. […]
Woodland Static King static grass applicator
The Static King components (clockwise from top left): Static King applicator, power supply (sold separately), divided grill, ground wire, hopper divider, thatch comb, screw driver, ground anchor, coarse grill Woodland has expanded its Field System of scenery materials, adhesives, and tools with the Static King, an easy-to-use static grass applicator. The gadget has a clear […]
Improve the look of any layout
hildren frolic in a pond, staying out of the way of a resident steering his kayak through the waters. Nearby, a train led by the Flyer no. 350 Royal Blue 4-6-2 Pacific Bill played with as a boy weaves its way over the ballasted track. Bill Novak Bill Novak shares a dozen tips for improving […]
Five easy tips to boost your layout
Frank Knautz Look around your local hobby shop and you’ll find a commercial product for just about any scenic effect for your O or S gauge pike. However, there are also plenty of items you’ll find around your house and yard, providing economical alternatives for enhancing the look of your layout. Here are five easy-to-use […]
Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 14 Snowy Bushes and Trees
While Kathy finishes the stream on her HO scale (1:87.1) wintry scene diorama, she momentarily shifts her attention to making snow-covered bushes and trees. Watch Kathy’s technique for crafting and installing these unique scenery accents. […]