Work on the HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy (MR&T) Jones Island project has come to a close, so it’s prime time for David Popp and Eric White to survey the 14 x 3-foot finished layout section! Follow along as the two hosts, along with Cody Grivno and Ben Lake, point out specific scenes and […]
Resin kits are a practical solution when a particular car or structure isn’t available as a mass-produced item. But unlike injection-molded plastic models, resin kits require a unique modeling and assembly process to yield the best results. In this video, Eric White first shares his insights on the most useful tools and materials. He then […]
This time around, our intrepid host lets anxious viewers see all the progress he’s made to prepare the O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout for the next big step! From backdrop to tabletop to trackwork to scenery, David shares the extent of his off-camera efforts — all to get things into place for […]
David has cleared the deck and marked his track configuration on the plywood, so he’s ready to cut things to pieces! No fears! In this video, he’ll show you how to make accurate measurements, so you can make equally precise cuts. Once those cut parts are assembled, David also shares how to install the styrene […]
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In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques and useful tools for making your model railroading efforts easy, more efficient, and even fun! To get the series started, Model Railroader magazine Editor Eric White shares his process for installing a Tortoise by Circuitron Slow Motion Switch Machine to […]
In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques and useful tools for making your model railroading efforts easy, more efficient, and even fun! To get the series started, Model Railroader magazine Editor Eric White shares his process for installing a Tortoise by Circuitron Slow Motion Switch Machine to […]
Can’t you just tell by the pile of materials, supplies, and tools on David’s workbench? Progress is being made on the construction of his O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. But “change” is the name of this layout-building game! This time out David is really poking holes in his plans… all before he […]
David is back to building out his O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. But this time, he’s got a little bit of extra help from MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone! Watch as the two team up to construct new benchwork for an expanded townsite and interchange for the logging railroad. Of course, you‘ll […]
Watch the latest in narrow gauge, On30 with David Popp’s Olympia & Sand Creek Railroad. See this trailer video for a taste of what you’ll find! […]
The HO scale Rice Harbor project continues after the two-part resin water has set. MR’s Cody Grivno shows how to add wave effects by brushing on Gloss gel with a paintbrush. In this video, Cody demonstrates the various brush techniques he used to create realistic results. […]
The HO scale Rice Harbor layout is now properly prepared for an application of two-part resin used to simulate water in the harbor. In this video, MR’s Cody Grivno demonstrates the steps for mixing, tinting, and pouring resin – without making a mess of the surrounding scenery. […]
