Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Allen Keller visits The Reid Brother’s N scale Cumberland Valley System featuring PRR, N&W, and WM railroads in a 22 x 38-foot space. Enjoy watching transition-era trains routing through Appalachian scenery! […]
Section: Video Vault
MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Model prep and single-color painting
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this vintage video, Model Railroader magazine’s Jim Hediger first walks through techniques you can use to clean a model before painting it. Then, MR’s Gordy Odegard shares his techniques for using an airbrush for priming and painting a single-color model. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Malcolm Furlow’s HOn3 San Juan Central
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Allen Keller visits with Malcolm Furlow and his HO (narrow gauge) layout that fits to a 8 x 10-foot space. Discover and explore what inspired many of Malcolm’s creative scenery-making concepts. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Basic techniques and cleaning
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, MR Contributor Allen Keller demostrates specific techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. He also shares tips for cleaning an airbrush after use. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Don and John Santel’s HO Ohio, Michigan, & South Shore RR
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Allen Keller hosts a visit to Don and John Santel’s OM&SS HO scale layouts. You won’t want to miss seeing Don’s operating hump yard! […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Doug Taylor’s HOn3 East Broad Top
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Discover Doug Taylor’s East Broad Top along with MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller. Doug’s HOn3 layout captures eastern scenery and narrow gauge railroading in a 30 x 45-foot room. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Airbrush Basics
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, former MR Associate Editor Gordy Odegard walks you through the equipment and techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Steam locomotives
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for weathering an out-of-the-box steam locomotive. Malcolm adds his artistry using chalks, drybrushing, and an airbrush. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Chuck Hitchcock’s HO scale AT&SF
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller visits Chuck Hitchcock’s Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Argentine Division HO scale layout that depicts transition-era railroading and scenery in the heart of Kansas. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Rolling stock
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Rolling stock accumulates dirt, dust, and grime in a way that’s different than stationary objects. Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow shows host Allen Keller a number of interesting weathering techniques for rolling stock that were popular in the 1980s, yet still applicable today! […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: David Barrow’s HO scale Cat Mountain & Santa Fe
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this latest MRVP Video Vault release, host Allen Keller reveals an early iteration of David Barrow’s Cat Mountain & Santa Fe HO scale layout. Through this exclusive footage, you’ll see a model railroad masterpiece that boast amazing western scenery and prototypical […]
MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Metals and masonry
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented artist and model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts. He then turns to aging plaster and plastic components used to represent masonry. And if that’s not enough, Malcolm also shares a few additional structure […]