When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]
Modeling Topic: Structures
MRVP Summer Camp: Day 1
Welcome campers! Two fun-filled weeks of Summer Camp 2020 have begun. This week and next, David Popp will be your Camp Director guiding you through various all-scale modeling efforts covering structure-building, detailing, painting, weathering, and more. Get your permission slip submitted so you can join the Day One painting prep activities exclusively on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
MRVP Summer Camp: Day 1
Welcome campers! Two fun-filled weeks of Summer Camp 2020 have begun. This week and next, David Popp will be your Camp Director guiding you through various all-scale modeling efforts covering structure-building, detailing, painting, weathering, and more. Get your permission slip submitted so you can join the Day One painting prep activities exclusively on MRVideoPlus.com! […]
Model Railroader’s Best of Scenery
Also in this issue: Scenery from the experts, pg. 3 Introduction/by Carl Swanson TIPS AND BACKDROPS 17 tips to create authentic scenes, pg. 6 Use details selectively Paint effective backdrops, pg. 10 Great techniques for making your own clouds and landscapes Big sky, little trouble, pg. 14 An airless sprayer can make painting backdrops […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 5
MR’s Eric White works to get his HO scale tugboat model into shipshape before it sails off for Jones Island. In this case, he shows how to apply subtle weathering effects and a few more details to complete his first Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack series. […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 5
MR’s Eric White works to get his HO scale tugboat model into shipshape before it sails off for Jones Island. In this case, he shows how to apply subtle weathering effects and a few more details to complete his first Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack series. […]
Monongahela monstrosity
Pittsburgh & West Virginia’s Connellsville, Pa., line was rife with major bridges. Biggest of all was this colossal crossing of the Monongahela River, seen in March 1950 supporting a 2-6-6-4 and freight 99. The three main spans had a lower level for the Monessen Southwestern, but it never used them. Ralph E. Hallock photo […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 4
Details and decals do make a difference, as MR’s Eric White shows in this episode of Rehab My Railroad’s Sidetrack series. Follow along to learn Eric’s techniques for adding stripes and a custom-printed logo to his HO scale tugboat. […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 4
Details and decals do make a difference, as MR’s Eric White shows in this episode of Rehab My Railroad’s Sidetrack series. Follow along to learn Eric’s techniques for adding stripes and a custom-printed logo to his HO scale tugboat. […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 3
Eric White’s Sidetrack ship project has now sailed into the safe harbor of his basement. Follow along as he continues working to equip the painted HO scale tugboat kit with the proper nautical trim and details. […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 3
Eric White’s Sidetrack ship project has now sailed into the safe harbor of his basement. Follow along as he continues working to equip the painted HO scale tugboat kit with the proper nautical trim and details. […]
Plans for a C&NW yard office
In the July 2020 Model Railroader, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows how he scratchbuilt an HO scale model based on the Chicago & North Western yard office in Butler, Wis. See a PDF version of this by clicking here. […]