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Spray painting tips for model trains
Jun 19, 2013

Spray painting tips for model trains

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There’s quite an array of spray paints that…

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How to check and adjust coupler height on model train layouts
May 19, 2013

How to check and adjust coupler height on model train layouts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Couplers are what hold the cars together on…

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Using super glue to assemble model train parts
Mar 19, 2013

Using super glue to assemble model train parts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Many of today’s limited run models are made…

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How to use rail joiners on a model railroad
Mar 19, 2013

How to use rail joiners on a model railroad

Basic Training is a series of videos for modelers just starting out in the hobbby. In this episode, learn how…

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Paints for model railroads
Mar 19, 2013

Paints for model railroads

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There are many different paints available for modeling…

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The basics of modeling adhesives
Mar 19, 2013

The basics of modeling adhesives

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page What type of glue do you need for…

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VIDEO: Build a lighthouse beacon or Mars light
Feb 22, 2013

VIDEO: Build a lighthouse beacon or Mars light

In the April 2013 issue, David Bodnar presents three lighting projects using a Picaxe controller and an LED. In this…

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How to cement plastic parts
Aug 19, 2012

How to cement plastic parts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether you’ve never built a plastic kit or…

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How to quickly weather O-gauge vehicles
May 7, 2012

How to quickly weather O-gauge vehicles

With just a few supplies, Kent Johnson shows you how to quickly add dirt and dust to your vehicles. [...]Read…

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How to install feeder wires
Feb 19, 2011

How to install feeder wires

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Good electrical connections are key to a smooth…

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Garden railroading/Large-scale railroading terms
Jun 26, 2009

Garden railroading/Large-scale railroading terms

Annual refers to a plant that lives for only one season and must be replanted each year. Ballast is the…

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Choosing rail for the garden railroad
Jun 26, 2009

Choosing rail for the garden railroad

Rail comes in many different sizes and materials. Here’s a little background information to help you chose the one that’s…

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