Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this video I take you through editing photos & Google Street view screenshots to prepare the files for making my own decals for the 16th Street Murals scene.
LAYOUT UPDATE: 16th Street Murals
The first section of murals are up! And looking great! They came out a lot darker when printed onto the decal sheets, so I’ll have to lighten the images for the next section to allow for that, but I’m still happy with the result! Now onto the much larger section […]
VIDEO LAYOUT UPDATE: Scenery update
Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this short episode I give you an update on the latest scenery progress. I thought I’d just do a video showing the current progress rather than lots of small ones trying to catch up. Hoping to […]
VIDEO UPDATE: Programming the ScaleTrains N Scale SD40 2 to work better with the Protothrottle
The ScaleTrains N Scale SD40-2 is a great runner, but it is even better when paired with a Protothrottle! In this tutorial I show you how to program the SD40-2 using the ESU LokProgrammer to work even better with the Protothrottle, slowing down the speed and matching the thottle notching […]
VIDEO UPDATE: scaletrains.com N Scale SD40-2 Mini-Review
I’ve done a mini-review of the scaletrains.com N Scale SD40-2 locomotive. I’ve been waiting for this model for a long time, and I am pleased to say the wait was worth it! Great details, smooth runner and great sound! Find out more in my video below!
VIDEO UPDATE: SD40-2 Review coming soon!
My review of the scaletrains.com N scale SD40-2’s is coming soon to my YouTube channel!
VIDEO UPDATE: Building Roads
My latest video update is now live on my YouTube channel. Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this short episode I show you how I built the roads in the Western Avenue underpass scene.
LAYOUT UPDATE: Disused underpass project
I’m coming along nicely with my disused underpass, full of weeds and fenced off. I’m really happy with how it is turning out. I still have to add static grass, and then will fix it into place and scenic around it, with more retaining walls to the left, with more […]
VIDEO LAYOUT UPDATE: Scenery update
Follow along as I continue the build of my N scale model railroad. In this short episode I give an update on the first scenic area on my layout, along 16th St. & Wood St., with a warehouse and vacant lot.
LAYOUT UPDATE: Trees and road weathering
After pouring the plaster roads (see previous post), I sanded them down then painted them with the Woodland Scenics Road System Concrete paint, so seal the plaster. I then used a custom mix of Valejo paints (white and grey) to give a nice light grey colour, which I then painted […]