Off The Rails: Episode 14

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 14

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Minute structure details in one minute (or so)! That’s exactly what host Gerry Leone covers in this episode of Off The Rails. This month Gerry starts from the bottom of a structure, and shares a quick way to add doorknobs. He then turns […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 14

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 14

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Minute structure details in one minute (or so)! That’s exactly what host Gerry Leone covers in this episode of Off The Rails. This month Gerry starts from the bottom of a structure, and shares a quick way to add doorknobs. He then turns […]

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New products from the July 2017 issue of Classic Toy Trains

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SMART DEVICE CONTROL: MTH Electric Trains 2017 starter set line now comes ready to run with your Apple or Android smartphone or Apple iPad. Outfits will come with a 75-watt 5 amp power supply and a DCS TIU-1 receiver with Wi-Fi. Just download the free MTH DCS app and you are ready to roll. The […]

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Templates for an HO scale log grasping lift

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Click on the link to download the part templates for the log-grasping lift. In the June 2017 Model Railroader, Andrew Taylor describes how he kitbashed an HO scale container loader into a log-grasping lift. Andrew scratchbuilt the claw-like lift from styrene. Click on the link below to download the templates for cutting out the parts. […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron – Episode 5, Prime Time

Aaron Skinner in an airbrushing studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   To prime or not to prime…that is the question FineScale Modeler senior editor Aaron Skinner addresses in this episode of Airbrushing with Aaron. It really is a tale of two tanks, as Aaron demonstrates techniques for applying primer to a model railroad […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron – Episode 5, Prime Time

Aaron Skinner in an airbrushing studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   To prime or not to prime…that is the question FineScale Modeler senior editor Aaron Skinner addresses in this episode of Airbrushing with Aaron. It really is a tale of two tanks, as Aaron demonstrates techniques for applying primer to a model railroad […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron – Episode 4, Basic Painting

Aaron Skinner in an airbrushing studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   FineScale Modeler senior editor Aaron Skinner demonstrates basic techniques for painting with an airbrush. Before walking step-by-step through the painting process, Aaron first shows how to clean and prep plastic models. […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron – Episode 4, Basic Painting

Aaron Skinner in an airbrushing studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   FineScale Modeler senior editor Aaron Skinner demonstrates basic techniques for painting with an airbrush. Before walking step-by-step through the painting process, Aaron first shows how to clean and prep plastic models. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 10

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 10

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA) has got Gerry in a sticky situation for this episode of Off The Rails! As typical, he employs a number of helpful tips, tricks, and products to work his way out of binds and conundrums that many model railroaders encounter. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 10

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 10

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA) has got Gerry in a sticky situation for this episode of Off The Rails! As typical, he employs a number of helpful tips, tricks, and products to work his way out of binds and conundrums that many model railroaders encounter. […]

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