Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hard to believe David has been working on the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout revisions for an entire year now! What better time to take a look at the work he’s completed thus far. But to keep the progress moving forward, David enlists […]
Modeling Topic: Scenery
Canadian Canyons Series: Part 26 – Shaping a mountain
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Drew and Kent keep the scenery effort moving forward. In this episode of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout project, the two share how they attached “ribs” to the spine they just installed. Once this rough cut of the scenery substructure is in […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Part 26 – Shaping a mountain
Drew and Kent keep the scenery effort moving forward. In this episode of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout project, the two share how they attached “ribs” to the spine they just installed. Once this rough cut of the scenery substructure is in place, you’ll begin to see how impressive the mountainside will be! […]
Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP exclusive episode, Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt continues working on a wooded area of her HO scale New Haven layout. This time, she’s focused on making trees that don’t get lost in the midst of a scene. Follow along as she […]
Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP exclusive episode, Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt continues working on a wooded area of her HO scale New Haven layout. This time, she’s focused on making trees that don’t get lost in the midst of a scene. Follow along as she […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Part 25 – Scenery survey and spine construction
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page And so the scenery construction phase of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout begins! With Kent Johnson and Drew Halverson leading the charge, the effort starts with a quick survey of the Fraser and Thompson Canyon terrain features, followed by the installation of […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Part 25 – Scenery survey and spine construction
And so the scenery construction phase of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout begins! With Kent Johnson and Drew Halverson leading the charge, the effort starts with a quick survey of the Fraser and Thompson Canyon terrain features, followed by the installation of a dual-function foam board spine. Enjoy the video, and then download PDFs of […]
Workshop tips: Roads and streets
Model roads look best when they are built to the proper size. By planning for the streets and roads at the same time you design your layout, you can be sure you have enough room for them. Rest assured that if you plan ahead and follow the prototype, your streets will realistically enhance your layout. […]
Let’s Make A Scene with Kathy Millatt
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]
Let’s Make A Scene with Kathy Millatt
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]
How to model realistic track and trackside scenes
In this special supplement to Model Railroader, you’ll get expert advice on and photos of lineside details for: Roadway, ballast, rails and ties Terrain and features alongside your track Signals, signs, and grade crossings Trackside communication, safety, and maintenance equipment Enter your email below to sign up for our weekly newsletter and get your free download! […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 8 – Paint De Jour
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page There’s nothing quite like a summer in Wisconsin to make David want to return to his warm and dry basement for more work on expanding the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout! In this video blog, David sheds the hat and gloves and picks […]