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MRVP Summer Camp: Day 2 Afternoon
Sep 5, 2020

MRVP Summer Camp: Day 2 Afternoon

After allowing the paint to dry from the Day 2 morning session, Camp Director David Popp inspects the progress on…

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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall
Aug 11, 2020

How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall

With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of…

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The Hills Line with James McNab: Endless horizons, Episode 4
Aug 9, 2020

The Hills Line with James McNab: Endless horizons, Episode 4

In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control…

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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 1 – Pit base assembly
Jul 11, 2020

How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 1 – Pit base assembly

Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling a laser-cut wood turntable kit.…

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 22 – Hanging on the ropes
Jul 2, 2020

MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 22 – Hanging on the ropes

For this July episode of MRVP Underground, host David Popp is on the task of stringing new LED rope lighting…

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Stuff We Use: Xuron Universal Wire Stripper
Dec 20, 2019

Stuff We Use: Xuron Universal Wire Stripper

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether installing a decoder or working on the…

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Stuff We Use: How to use Micro Sol and Micro Set
Dec 20, 2019

Stuff We Use: How to use Micro Sol and Micro Set

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page It can be difficult to get decals to…

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Stuff We Use How to use a scribing tool
Dec 20, 2019

Stuff We Use How to use a scribing tool

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Take your model structure building to the next…

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Stuff We Use: Magnetic snap and glue set
Dec 20, 2019

Stuff We Use: Magnetic snap and glue set

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Do you sometimes feel like you need an…

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 4, Structure finishing tips
Nov 20, 2019

Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 4, Structure finishing tips

To complete her O scale scratchbuilding series, modeler Renee Grosser shares her technique for adding realistic roof shingles, chimney fixtures,…

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 1, Sub-wall construction
Oct 20, 2019

Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 1, Sub-wall construction

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Award-winning modeler Renee Grosser launches an MRVP exclusive…

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography  – Episode 3 Depth of Field and Lighting
Oct 20, 2019

How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 3 Depth of Field and Lighting

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Gerry Leone talks about how…

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