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Model Railroad Academy is here to teach you everything you need to know about model railroad materials and supplies! Whether you're looking for instructions for…
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Bob Brown’s Tuolumne Forks model railroad is full of details and clutter. Most real railroads are cluttered with equipment, so it also makes the layout more realistic. Check this video about adding clutter to your layout! Model Railroad, Clutter, Instruction, Layout, Teaching, Forks, Bob, Equipment, Supplies
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Bob Brown’s Tuolumne Forks model railroad is full of details and clutter. Most real railroads are cluttered with equipment, so it also makes the layout more realistic. Check this video about adding clutter to your layout!
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Jerry Macri, owner of the Pennsy, uses a cart to hold all of his scenery materials. In the past, Jerry had noticed that it was becoming frustrating to get things out of drawers and move scenery around the layout. So, he created a cart to hold all of his scenery and be able to easily move it around the layout. Check out this video to learn how you can assemble your own scenery cart! Ground Cover, Model Trains, Jerry, Scenery, The Past, Drawers, Miniatures
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Jerry Macri, owner of the Pennsy, uses a cart to hold all of his scenery materials. In the past, Jerry had noticed that it was becoming frustrating to get things out of drawers and move scenery around the layout. So, he created a cart to hold all of his scenery and be able to easily move it around the layout. Check out this video to learn how you can assemble your own scenery cart!
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Model Railroad Academy
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Modeler Lou Sassi demonstrates how he uses real dead leaves as ground cover for forest floors, lawns, and tree lines in his model railroad scenery. He starts by breaking off stems of dead leaves he has gathered and adds them to a blender, filling it about halfway. Check out this video for some inspiration! Real Leaves, Miniature Tutorials, Lawns, Halfway, Stems, Gathered, Floors
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Modeler Lou Sassi demonstrates how he uses real dead leaves as ground cover for forest floors, lawns, and tree lines in his model railroad scenery. He starts by breaking off stems of dead leaves he has gathered and adds them to a blender, filling it about halfway. Check out this video for some inspiration!
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Model Railroad Academy
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In this video with Allen Keller, Jerry Macri details some of his scenery techniques. Jerry uses typical earth and Woodland Scenics blended turf – about 20 bags of it, but he has also discovered using herbs and spices to add great dimension to his layout for a more realistic look. Watch the video now to learn more! Olive Leaf, Herbs & Spices, Turf, Woodland, Paisajes
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In this video with Allen Keller, Jerry Macri details some of his scenery techniques. Jerry uses typical earth and Woodland Scenics blended turf – about 20 bags of it, but he has also discovered using herbs and spices to add great dimension to his layout for a more realistic look. Watch the video now to learn more!
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Model Railroad Academy
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I’m going to diverge a bit from my ongoing series of blogs to talk about something that’s vital to the pursuit of our hobby. Glue! We all seem to find our own favorites, and using a glue that doesn’t work for a particular application can be really aggravating. Diorama Supplies, Elmer's Glue, Train Depot, Glues, Goop, Super Glue, Model Railway, Models, Classic Toys
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I’m going to diverge a bit from my ongoing series of blogs to talk about something that’s vital to the pursuit of our hobby. Glue! We all seem to find our own favorites, and using a glue that doesn’t work for a particular application can be really aggravating.
The Indian Creek Valley Railroad stands apart from typical model railroads because of the wide range of natural materials used in the scenery. Harry Clark managed to use natural materials in numerous scenery elements including the trees, the ground cover and the bodies of water. In part six of the 9-part Indian Creek Valley Railroad series, Harry discusses the natural materials used on his layout and demonstrates how to recreate several of these elements. N Scale Model Trains, Model Train Scenery, Scale Models, Train Table, Natural Models, Ho Trains, Wooden Train
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The Indian Creek Valley Railroad stands apart from typical model railroads because of the wide range of natural materials used in the scenery. Harry Clark managed to use natural materials in numerous scenery elements including the trees, the ground cover and the bodies of water. In part six of the 9-part Indian Creek Valley Railroad series, Harry discusses the natural materials used on his layout and demonstrates how to recreate several of these elements.
National Model Railroad Association’s Master Model Railroader Gerry Leone demonstrates the use of a paint mixer in this video. Modeling experts like Leone say that shaking a jar of paint is not the best way to disperse the pigment. This method of mixing disperses the pigments unevenly and gets paint on the lid of the jar which can harden and make the jar difficult to open later on. Model Railroader, Paint Mixer, Model Train Accessories, Model Industry, Trains For Sale, Popular Hobbies, Miniature Plants, Train Layouts, Mixers
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National Model Railroad Association’s Master Model Railroader Gerry Leone demonstrates the use of a paint mixer in this video. Modeling experts like Leone say that shaking a jar of paint is not the best way to disperse the pigment. This method of mixing disperses the pigments unevenly and gets paint on the lid of the jar which can harden and make the jar difficult to open later on.
Model Railroad Academy provides plenty of tips to picking the best roadbed, but cork is one of the most common methods used. In this video, NMRA Master Modeler Gerry Leone offers helpful advice for using cork roadbed on your layout and presents a step-by-step tutorial on how to install it. Ho Train Layouts, Model Railway Track Plans
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Model Railroad Academy provides plenty of tips to picking the best roadbed, but cork is one of the most common methods used. In this video, NMRA Master Modeler Gerry Leone offers helpful advice for using cork roadbed on your layout and presents a step-by-step tutorial on how to install it.
In this segment, George Sellios says adding large model railroad mountains to a scenery can be challenging, but ends up being visually beneficial to the overall layout. Watch as George demonstrates his unique technique for constructing large mountains and the reasons he uses this method. Find out what materials are needed and tools to use when constructing your very own model railroad mountains at home! Picture Editing Software, Building Images, Hobby Trains, Making A Model, Top Toys, Building Structure
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In this segment, George Sellios says adding large model railroad mountains to a scenery can be challenging, but ends up being visually beneficial to the overall layout. Watch as George demonstrates his unique technique for constructing large mountains and the reasons he uses this method. Find out what materials are needed and tools to use when constructing your very own model railroad mountains at home!
Gerry Leone is a member of the National Model Railroad Association, and is a Master Model Railroader. In this video, he will demonstrate the use of a unique but effective material he uses to make model grass. Using the right materials can make a great impact on how real a model’s scenery can appear. Fake fur is the material Leone uses for long grass on his models. It’s a man made material used to line the inside jackets. Model Training, Modeling Techniques, Modeling Tips
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Gerry Leone is a member of the National Model Railroad Association, and is a Master Model Railroader. In this video, he will demonstrate the use of a unique but effective material he uses to make model grass. Using the right materials can make a great impact on how real a model’s scenery can appear. Fake fur is the material Leone uses for long grass on his models. It’s a man made material used to line the inside jackets.
Modeler Lou Sassi demonstrates how he uses real dead leaves as ground cover for forest floors, lawns, and tree lines in his model railroad scenery. He starts by breaking off stems of dead leaves he has gathered and adds them to a blender, filling it about halfway. Water is added, filling half the blender. The setting on the blender is turned to frappe and blended for a few seconds. Model Planes, Scale Model Building, N Scale Trains, All The Small Things
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Modeler Lou Sassi demonstrates how he uses real dead leaves as ground cover for forest floors, lawns, and tree lines in his model railroad scenery. He starts by breaking off stems of dead leaves he has gathered and adds them to a blender, filling it about halfway. Water is added, filling half the blender. The setting on the blender is turned to frappe and blended for a few seconds.
Model road layouts add interest and realism to a model railroad. Just like in real life, roads can almost always be found near a railroad track. In this video, Gerry Leone, National Model Railroad Association’s Master Model Railroader gives his tips for creating model train roads. Leone starts by building a gravel road. His gravel roads are made from 60 grit sandpaper which is coarse and textured. Ho Model Trains, Asphalt Road
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Model road layouts add interest and realism to a model railroad. Just like in real life, roads can almost always be found near a railroad track. In this video, Gerry Leone, National Model Railroad Association’s Master Model Railroader gives his tips for creating model train roads. Leone starts by building a gravel road. His gravel roads are made from 60 grit sandpaper which is coarse and textured.
Douglas Hodgdon of Model Railroad Academy and Track Talk Live and Michael Swiridow the Curator of Pine County History Museum Model Railroad Club discuss how to clean model railroad track in this video. First Hodgdon shows the different track cleaners that are available. He first demonstrates with a Bright Boy. This is an abrasive block that has been around for over 50 years. Hodgdon uses the Bright Boy on brass track which oxidizes quickly and loses conductivity. Railroad Tracks
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Douglas Hodgdon of Model Railroad Academy and Track Talk Live and Michael Swiridow the Curator of Pine County History Museum Model Railroad Club discuss how to clean model railroad track in this video. First Hodgdon shows the different track cleaners that are available. He first demonstrates with a Bright Boy. This is an abrasive block that has been around for over 50 years. Hodgdon uses the Bright Boy on brass track which oxidizes quickly and loses conductivity.
Perhaps you have a scene or series of scenes on your layout that have not aged well. They may be covered in dust or just generally need a little touch up. You’d be surprised how easy it is to clean up an old scene on your model railroad layout. In this post, I’m going to demonstrate a cleanup on this diorama that has been covered in dust for some time. Escala Ho, Tips And Tricks, Hobbies For Women
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Perhaps you have a scene or series of scenes on your layout that have not aged well. They may be covered in dust or just generally need a little touch up. You’d be surprised how easy it is to clean up an old scene on your model railroad layout. In this post, I’m going to demonstrate a cleanup on this diorama that has been covered in dust for some time.
Marklin set with loco RS 66/13020 + 7 wagons from 1930s. Electric powered by Marklin Germany! Train Info, Train Kit, German Toys, Lionel Trains, Rolling Stock, Electric Power, Live Auctions
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Marklin set with loco RS 66/13020 + 7 wagons from 1930s. Electric powered by Marklin Germany!
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Model Railroad Scenery Tips: Adding Dirt to a Layout
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