How-to Library: Designing and Printing Decals

Several graphics being designed on a computer screen.

Model Railroader magazine’s Steve Otte shares a decal printing technique he used to complete his structure for MRVP’s State Line Kitbash Challenge. Follow along as he demonstrates the steps that take you from computer design to color-printed, waterslide decal sheets! […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Summer Camp 5 Afternoon

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David wraps up summer camp by painting figures and other details to complete his logging camp scene. Then he takes his finished stock car for a run on the layout. And finally, did he put that tree back into the scene or not? […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Summer Camp 4

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Camp Director David is in a rather chipper mood for Day 4 of Summer Camp on his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Appropriately, the arts and crafts activities in this video blog address the techniques used to give the stock car’s paint job […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Summer Camp 3

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Horseback riding and wood carving are two activities associated with a good summer outing, including David Popp’s camp adventures on his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. But remember, only MRVP subscribers can enjoy the fun! […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Summer Camp 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page More Summer Camp fun on David’s O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Today’s activities start with a stock car modeling project, before shifting to a layout scenery effort. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 27

A logger for a model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David’s O scale (1:48) log loader construction effort picks up right where he left off in Part 26 of his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout video blog. This time, you’ll get to see how he’s carefully integrated the structure into the layout. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 26

David Popp showing the Olympia blueprint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp continues making and adding detail parts to the O scale (1:48) log loader he’ll install on the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. He’s got so many details planned, it’ll be a miracle if he gets them all into one episode! […]

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How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 5

Gerry next to his model railroad layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode, Gerry shares a quick update on his progress thus far. Then, you’ll see how he integrates the highway and backdrop into the scene. From there Gerry tackles the cornfield and stand of trees along the right-of-way. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 25

Log loader

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Loads of log loader construction in this episode of Log Bog! David is working on a straddle-type log loader to install on the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout, so you’ll get to see just how he manages to meld all of the components […]

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How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 4

Man standing next to multi-level train layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In Part 4, Gerry Leone really starts to cover some ground… or in this case, pink foam insulation board! Watch and learn how easy it is to transform stark construction materials into a natural-looking setting. […]

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