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Olympia Logging Series: Part 15 – Build a foam scenery base
Jul 18, 2014·Scenery

Olympia Logging Series: Part 15 – Build a foam scenery base

Before adding scenery to our On30 Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout, MRVP’s Kent Johnson first builds up the terrain using…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 12 – Backdrop painting
Jul 3, 2014·Painting & Weathering

Olympia Logging Series: Part 12 – Backdrop painting

Using little more than a cardstock template and a couple paint colors, artist Jay Smith shows viewers just how quick…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 10 – painting trackwork
Jun 19, 2014·Track Planning

Olympia Logging Series: Part 10 – painting trackwork

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Adding weathering effects to the trackwork of MRVP’s…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 9 – laying track
Jun 19, 2014·Track Planning

Olympia Logging Series: Part 9 – laying track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page All the prep work is done, so now…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 8 – installing cork roadbed
Jun 19, 2014·Track Planning

Olympia Logging Series: Part 8 – installing cork roadbed

Installing cork roadbed is the first step to laying reliable trackwork on MRVP’s On30 Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout. In…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 7 – modifying a turnout
May 26, 2014·DCC & Wiring

Olympia Logging Series: Part 7 – modifying a turnout

Before the trackwork can be added to MRVP’s On30 Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout, David Popp first makes a few…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 5 – installing subroadbed
May 20, 2014·Benchwork

Olympia Logging Series: Part 5 – installing subroadbed

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that the framework and backdrop are in…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 6 – building a sector plate
May 19, 2014·Track Planning

Olympia Logging Series: Part 6 – building a sector plate

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The sector plate used to transfer trains from…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 1 – display-style design
Apr 23, 2014·Benchwork

Olympia Logging Series: Part 1 – display-style design

Before starting construction, MRVP’s Kent Johnson introduces the concept of an all-new On30 display-style layout. Kent touches on On30 equipment,…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 2 – assembling the lower benchwork
Apr 20, 2014·Benchwork

Olympia Logging Series: Part 2 – assembling the lower benchwork

Construction on MRVP’s On30 display-style logging layout gets off to a fast start! MRVP’s David Popp introduces the sketched plans…

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Demonstration of magnetic air hoses on HO scale freight cars
Apr 20, 2014·Expert Tips

Demonstration of magnetic air hoses on HO scale freight cars

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader contributing editor Pelle Søeborg installed MagnaLock air brake…

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 4 – installing the curved backdrop
Apr 20, 2014·Benchwork

Olympia Logging Series: Part 4 – installing the curved backdrop

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page As part of the shadow box construction on…

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