Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala continues his overview of ways to use DCC functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. This time he demonstrates Advanced Consisting options. […]
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Ask MRVP: Episode 50
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Time to talk trackwork, winter scenery, wood glue, maintenance-of-way equipment, and so much more in this Q&A episode of Ask MRVP. As always, host David Popp and his pals are willing to dig in to dig out the answers that’ll help YOU make […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]
Off The Rails: Swingers, lifters, and setters, Episode 49
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry’s former Bona Vista Rwy. HO scale model railroad included a swinging gate section that allowed operators to enter the room and the layout itself. Follow along as he shares how to keep trackwork aligned on moveable benchwork that swings, lifts, or sets […]
DCC Programming: Episode 21 – Methods for Consisting Diesel Locomotives, Part 1
Model Railroader magazine’s Senior Editor Dana Kawala examines methods for using digital command control (DCC) functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. Universal consisting is the first option Dana demonstrates how to use, before turning his attention to advanced consisting. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 9 – Wheels up
This time, David advances the aging effects of his gons by working up (or upside down) from the wheels. Don’t miss his handy tips for painting wheelsets, weathering trucks, and applying decals! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 10 — Troublesome trip pin
More work on On30 gondola trucks and wheelsets… at least until David gets tripped up by a new coupler installation that doesn’t quite measure up to the NMRA standards. Follow along, as he works out this and other issues in the fine details of his freight car project. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 11 — A virtual guest
David has a guest? A virtual guest, that is. But he’s certainly no stranger to MRVP! By way of virtual meeting software, Off The Rails host Gerry Leone checks out the Underground action, lets us know about his new layout progress, and even offers up a great tip. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 8 – Rolling stock rendered ragged
The turntable build gets temporarily tabled, but David still has plenty of projects to keep him busy in the basement. Today’s effort involves roughing up a set of On30 gons to make the sides of the car look worn and ragged from heavy use. Even David is amazed how realistic the results of his technique […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 12 — Tipple time
Another laser-cut wood struture is on the horizon for David’s On30 logging-themed layout. After he preps the parts for construction, David then returns to making a good-lookin’ gon appear even worse for wear on the inside! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 2 – Project prep and staining startup
Ready for another Underground update? David Popp hunkers down to take on the challenge of building a fueling stage for his On30 Olympia Logging Co. layout. After a quick overview of his modeling project and the laser-cut wood kit components, you’ll see how David tests and preps parts with stain. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 7 – The Great New Haven Diner Hype
It’s no secret that David is a huge fan of nearly everything New Haven. So when Rapido Trains delivered their HO scale model of a New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad stainless-steel dining car to Wisconsin, you can bet that he’d take more than a quick minute to inspect all of the fine details. […]