David Popp is now working weekends to give MRVideoPlus.com subscribers an exclusive episode from his basement bunker. See how the parts and pieces of the wood kit start to come apart…all to come together again! But even in the midst of offering great tips and tricks, our expert builder must still manage a few unexpected […]
David has his hands full with projects cooking on his workbench and the Sand Creek On30 layout extension, referenced in MRVP’s special issue Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2020 (KalmbachHobbyStore.com). Follow along as he gets down to the details on his sand loader structure and the new track configuration. […]
For this July episode of MRVP Underground, host David Popp is on the task of stringing new LED rope lighting over his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Plus, you’ll also see how simple it is to add a stelllar sound system to complement the layout’s light show! […]
In this episode of MRVP Underground, David gets the itch to inspect his collection of LGB large scale trains. Check out some of the subtle and not-so-subtle variations in the locomotive, freight, and passenger car production samples that David has acquired over the years. […]
Host David Popp still has plenty more to address regarding the wiring of his Olympia Logging Co. On 30 layout! So it’s a good thing that MRVP’s Gerry Leone is back (via virtual meeting) to provide a few tips while David powers up his final push to make all of the right connections. […]
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. […]
From boxes to outlets to on-off switches, David has an eclectic array of electrical parts and pieces he’ll use to route power to his Olympia Logging Co. On 30 layout! He’s charged up and ready to show you his wiring scheme and installation process. […]
In this episode, MRVP’s David Popp completes his Underground workshop by adding a much needed spray booth! After installing a Micro-Mark Fold Up Spray Booth, our host quickly puts it to use airbrushing subtle weathering effects on his On30 caboose and gons. […]
No sleight of hand here! David is actually making progress on many of his modeling projects while Underground. This time he’s busy applying decals, pepping up the appearance of his O scale population, and enhancing an HO scale New Haven passenger car! […]
As promised in a previous session, our Underground host works through the process he uses to paint the O scale figures that populate his Olympia & Sand Creek On30 layout. David talks paint, washes, brushes, and more! […]
David welcomes back (virtually) MRVP’s Gerry Leone for another episode from the basement bunker! This time the two of them address a few viewer questions and comments, share several tips and tricks, and even chat a bit about projects to come! Plus, David also takes a closer look at the interior of his On30 caboose […]
Judging from the stack of stuff on David’s MRVP Underground workbench, he’s gonna need to work fast to cover all of those projects! But given time and motivation to stay busy, you can bet he’ll jump right into several modeling, weathering, and kitbuilding efforts in this episode. […]
