MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 2 – Project prep and staining startup

Model Railroader Video Plus Week 2

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. […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 7 – The Great New Haven Diner Hype

Model Railroader Video Plus Week 7

It’s no secret that David is a huge fan of nearly everything New Haven. So when Rapido Trains delivered their HO scale model of a New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad stainless-steel dining car to Wisconsin, you can bet that he’d take more than a quick minute to inspect all of the fine details. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2020, part 1

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get tips for building a wood craftsman kit and learn about new locomotives and rolling stock in HO and N scales in this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer your viewer mail on topics that include: replacing […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2020, part 1

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get tips for building a wood craftsman kit and learn about new locomotives and rolling stock in HO and N scales in this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer your viewer mail on topics that include: replacing […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Benchwork deconstruct/reconstruct, Episode 3

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David and Cody discover that layout deconstruction is never quite as quick as anticipated! Follow along as the two continue to tear away at the original trackwork, benchwork, wiring, and waterfront scenery on the Jones Island section of the infamous MR&T HO scale […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for March. part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Multi-Max auto rack from Atlas Model Railroad Co. in HO and a SoundTraxx Econami-equipped N scale diesel from Bachmann Trains highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also show you an Accurail gondola kit that’s custom-decorated for […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for March. part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Multi-Max auto rack from Atlas Model Railroad Co. in HO and a SoundTraxx Econami-equipped N scale diesel from Bachmann Trains highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also show you an Accurail gondola kit that’s custom-decorated for […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Scenery-making marathon, Ep. 13

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 13

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown truly covers lots of ground (pun intended) in this episode! Watch as he uses “Regular Guy” techniques to add color, texture, and even trees to work along and above the banks of his N scale layout’s harbor scene.   […]

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Off The Rails: So En-Gauge-ing, Episode 48

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 48

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page One of the most useful tools in the hobby is the National Model Railroad Association’s (NMRA) Standards Gauge. Gerry demonstrates how to use this versatile tool to help conform your layout trackwork, motive power, rolling stock, and even scenery to acceptable operating specifications. […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 16

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 16

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that Kathy Millatt’s HO scale (1:87.1) wintry diorama is frozen in time, she can turn her attention to adding frosty features to a freight car! Check out Kathy’s techniques for layering up realistic snow and ice effects, using commercially available products. […]

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