Category: trains
“Marklinofsweden” is the online alias of Martin Tärnrot, a popular Swedish YouTuber and model railroad enthusiast known for creating highly realistic, low-cost model scenery. He shares tutorials on landscaping, diorama construction, and digital train layout operations (using Rocrail) on his channel and website. Märklin of SwedenWelcome to my channel! Here I´m sharing my passion for model…
Discover an updated technique for achieving realistic faded finishes on scale tank cars using artist oils instead of acrylics. Learn the specific thinning process to create smooth, consistent coats that mimic environmental weathering on your models.
[Source Boomer]Welcome to the Shelf Layout Diorama – ‘River Road.’ Dioramas, Miniatures and Model Railroad Shelf Layouts, have always been an interest of mine since I was a youth. I am presently building an operating HO Scale Shelf Layout with associated “signature scenes” from the SRY Short Line in Southern British Columbia, Canada. Not only…
Learn a three-step method to remove the plastic look from HO-scale kits. Create a convincing aged wood finish. The method is suitable for buildings, details, and scenery using plastic modeling materials.
[Text from webarticle]Backdating the LAJ layout to the early 1960s has entailed educating myself as to the types of rolling stock that were on the rails during that era. It’s been a slow but fun process. First up was the need for an era-suitable reefer for Federal Cold Storage. I chose Rapido’s Santa Fe RR-56…