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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this month’s video episode of Cody’s Workshop, we learn how to clean up solder joints, shave off grab irons, plant trees in plaster-cloth scenery, and answer some fan mail along the way. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Periodically we’ll visit the workshop and let you hang out with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno to see his latest modeling projects. In episode 1, Cody shows you his technique for airbrushing wheelsets, and he has a cool new way to cut […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Dana Kawala continues the discussion on using speed tables to match the operating speeds of two or more DCC-equipped locomotives as closely as possible. Dana also shares a quicker alternate approach that uses forward and reverse trim functions. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this installment of The Roundhouse, our video talk show, host Hal Miller engages Neil Besougloff and Dana Kawala on topics including realistic or minimalistic scenery, need–to–have accessories, picks for “best ever” freight locomotives, and more. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video edition of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller is joined by Cody Grivno and Drew Halverson to debate which is better, film or digital photography, who the best railfan photographer was, the best modern locomotive paint scheme, and more. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A video talk show for model railroading? It’s crazy enough it just might work! Model Railroader managing editor Hal Miller is your host for The Roundhouse. In each episode, Hal brings in two guests and together they debate a series of questions. The […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Roundhouse host Hal Miller chats with guests Tony Koester and Neil Besougloff. Topics for debate in this episode include often overlooked things on a layout, operating practices, as well as the question, “what would you model if you could do anything?” Also, watch […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video episode of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller chats with guests Neil Besougloff and Dana Kawala about radio control operation, Digital Command Control, bomb-proof benchwork, and a lot more. Join in the fun by posting your thoughts on these questions in […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Although track plans are fairly accurate, you don’t really know how a layout will turnout until you build it. In this video, we’ll show you a test step where you can build a mock-up using cardboard and track sections to see if it […]
Power-reversing switches are commonly used when wiring switch motors or creating reverse loops on DC-powered layouts. Learn how to make your own reversing switches using a common double-pole double throw toggle switch. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Many of today’s limited run models are made using resin. Although similar to plastic, resin requires different adhesives to assemble the parts. This video shows how to do the job using cyanoacrylate adhesive, commonly known as super glue. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page There are many different paints available for modeling work, and in this video Cody Grivno explains the basics and uses of several common brands. […]
