Model Railroad Academy

Railroad Realism

MRA Editors — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:38:55 +0000

Thanks for signing up for the Model Railroad Academy newsletter. Click any of the thumbnails below to watch our Realism collection. Adding Realism to Model Railroad Building Interiors Build Model Railroad Scenery for Depth and Realism Creating Realistic Stone Walls on Your Layout How to Paint Realistic Rocks HVAC: Adding Realism to Background Buildings Making Realistic Windows for Model Railway...

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Railroad Realism

MRA Editors — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:32:46 +0000

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Master Guide to Creating Model Trees

MRA Editors — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:06:26 +0000

Thanks for signing up for the Master Guide to Creating Model Trees. Click any video thumbnail below to start learning! Be sure to save or bookmark this page to access your instructions. Making Model Train Scenery Trees Creating Model Railroad Scenery Trees from Nature Creating Realistic Aspen Trees with Martin Tarnrot Creating Realistic Model Railway Trees Making Trees for Model Railways...

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Ideas for Unique Layout Concepts

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:33:39 +0000

In this installment, I’d like to suggest various types of railroad layouts (in no particular order) from which you can derive inspiration for your concept: I’ve visited some really great clubs – they generally can allow HUGE spaces beyond the range of the typical model railroader. Think long trains, wide curves, and plenty of scenery. Having a dedicated group of guys working on multiple projects...

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Assigning a Theme for Your Model Railroad Layout

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:16:59 +0000

The next installment in our ongoing series on planning and building a model railroad layout is all about layout themes. In case you missed our previous installment on track configurations, make sure to go back and check out that post for handy diagrams of common configurations. In this post, we’ll talk about establishing a theme that makes sense for your layout, using my own as an example.

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Choosing Model Railroad Track Configurations

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:21:09 +0000

There are many factors to consider before we start building a model railroad layout. I know of many model railroaders who have started building without much of a plan and spent much effort and money on their layout, only to realize partway through that they just weren’t happy with their endeavors – and a lot of their efforts ended up in the trash. So… I think planning is very important.

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So You Want to Build a Model Railroad Layout?

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:04:44 +0000

I think model railroading is a fantastic hobby for many reasons, not the least of which is it gives an individual the opportunity to learn about many different things. You can start with design, geometry, and carpentry and move up to civil engineering, city planning, artistry, and the study of human nature. And that’s all without leaving the comfort of your own home! Steve and I have been talking...

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Getting Started with Sectional Track

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:29:53 +0000

In this class, you’ll see how easy it is to get started with model railroading in any of the major scales using sectional track. The idea of using sectional track is the building block concept with fixed, straight, and curve radius pre-fab sections. It’s hard to go wrong using sectional track, especially as there are many track planning books available. Some sectional track even comes with a pre...

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Model Paints and Tools

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:23:19 +0000

Model painting and the associated tools are an essential part of our model railroad hobby. In this class, your instructor Doug Hodgdon will show you the assortment of paints, solvents, stains, brushes, and other tools that he uses at his own workbench, and how they may fit into your creative process. Doug’s idea is to get you, the modeler, to really enjoy experimenting with many different types of...

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Creating Rock Scenery Class

Doug Hodgdon — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:58:15 +0000

A key component in turning a model railroad track plan into a layout is realistic scenery. Regardless of what part of the world you model, there is a high probability that the terrain includes some rocks. Whether they are huge mountains, bluffs over a river, or a shallow rock cut through rolling hills, rocks are a common element in scenery nearly everywhere. Adding rockwork, therefore...

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