Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2018

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Kick off summer with the June episode of Cody’s Office. This month Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you big steam in HO scale, a big diesel in N scale, and much more. Later, Cody joins senior editor Dana Kawala down […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 28 Well Cars Weathering with Decals

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 28

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Cody Grivno presents his techniques for using an airbrush and water-slide decals to add realistic weathering effects to the five units of a Kato N scale articulated well car set. Along the way, he’ll also share plenty of modeling […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 28 Well Cars Weathering with Decals

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 28

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Cody Grivno presents his techniques for using an airbrush and water-slide decals to add realistic weathering effects to the five units of a Kato N scale articulated well car set. Along the way, he’ll also share plenty of modeling […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 27

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 27

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page From the biggest blades to sharp-edge, foil-cutting snippets, host Gerry Leone trims the topic of hobby saws down to size! Watch this episode of OTR to learn which saws make Gerry’s cut of the ideal products to keep at your workbench or layout. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 27

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 27

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page From the biggest blades to sharp-edge, foil-cutting snippets, host Gerry Leone trims the topic of hobby saws down to size! Watch this episode of OTR to learn which saws make Gerry’s cut of the ideal products to keep at your workbench or layout. […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 7

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 7

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Kathy Millatt puts you on the route to successfully modeling muddy rural roads for your layout. Here again, brown floor tile grout plays a key role in making the ruts look so realistic. Watch and learn her tips, tricks, and […]

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How-to Library: DCC Sound Decoder Installation for Small Steam Locomotives

Econami sound decoder in its packaging

In this episode of MRVP Tech, David Popp dives into adding a DCC sound decoder to a Bachmann steam locomotive. Although the OO scale model of a British shunting engine isn’t a typical MRVP subject, Dave show it’s a perfect candidate for demonstrating how to fit a few Soundtraxx products into rather tight quarters! David […]

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How-to Library: DCC Sound Decoder Installation for Small Steam Locomotives

Econami sound decoder in its packaging

In this episode of MRVP Tech, David Popp dives into adding a DCC sound decoder to a Bachmann steam locomotive. Although the OO scale model of a British shunting engine isn’t a typical MRVP subject, Dave show it’s a perfect candidate for demonstrating how to fit a few Soundtraxx products into rather tight quarters! David […]

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Computer desktop wallpaper from the August 2018 Model Railroader

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Click on the links at left to download this image size appropriately for your computer screen. Don Janes Rutland RS-1 no. 405 has finished its day’s work on the local and is hustling back to North Bennington on Don Janes’ HO scale Green Mountain Division. Click on the links below to download the image sized […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 36

David Popp and co-host Charlie Conway have a conversation while standing in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp brings out the Hawaiian shirt and special co-host for this summertime episode of Ask MRVP! MRVP’s own Charlie Conway rides along to help answer your inquires related to trackwork, pink insulation foam board, wiring, scenery, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 36

David Popp and co-host Charlie Conway have a conversation while standing in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp brings out the Hawaiian shirt and special co-host for this summertime episode of Ask MRVP! MRVP’s own Charlie Conway rides along to help answer your inquires related to trackwork, pink insulation foam board, wiring, scenery, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, […]

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