In-depth Product Review: Spring Mills Depot HO scale B&O I-12 caboose

Spring Mills Depot HO scale BO I12 caboose

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Want to see what MR Video Plus is about? Check out this free In-Depth Product Review video. Spring Mills Depot has released a limited run of Baltimore & Ohio I-12 cabooses in HO scale, and Jim Hediger puts the model to the test […]

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In-depth Product Review: Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2

Bachmann HO scale Alco S2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana reviews Bachmann’s new HO scale Alco S-2 switcher. Part of the Sound Value line, the switcher comes equipped with a DCC sound decoder, and we put it through its paces in this video. […]

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Video Step by Step: Build a low-relief structure part 2

Cody Grivno holding a structure kit.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this installment of Video Step by Step, Cody Grivno shows you how to build a low-relief structure kit that fits between the tracks and the backdrop. In part 2 he covers final assembly, weathering, and installation. […]

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Video Step by Step: Weathering hoppers

Cody Grivno in the studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Our Winter Hill project railroad needed a lot of rock hoppers, and Cody Grivno shows you how he restenciled and weathered various Walthers models to fill out the fleet on the HO scale MR&T. […]

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Video Step by Step: Build a low-relief structure part 1

Cody Grivno building a low-relief structure kit.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this installment of Video Step by Step, Cody Grivno shows you how to build a low-relief structure kit that fits between the tracks and the backdrop. In part 1 he covers assembling plastic kits and basic painting. […]

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Video Step by Step: River canyon scenery part 2

Cody painting scenery.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Water, rocks, trees, and more, this installment of Video Step by Step has it all. In part 2, Cody builds the riverbed and then pours the resin for the water. He also includes tips for making realistic ripples on the water’s surface. […]

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Video Step by Step: River scenery part 1

Cody Grivno with his model scene.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Water, rocks, trees, and more, this installment of Video Step by Step has it all. In part 1, Cody shows you how he renovated an existing scene on the MR&T with new ground cover, trees, and freshly painted rocks. […]

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Video Step by Step: Building foam hills

Cody Grivno standing in front of tracks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Video Step by Step takes you start to finish through a modeling project. In this installment, associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to build easy tree-covered hills to fit between the tracks and your backdrop. […]

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