This week we are very excited to have Doug Foscale from Fos Scale Models on the podcast! We cover everything from how he started out, his models, some of his inspirations in modeling and more. Doug also has the FOS Scale Models Blog where he explains some of his tips & techniques in modeling.

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We go one for one with our most embarrassing model railroading builds and attempts at new techniques. Brett & Todd exchange their biggest flubs and most embarrassing model builts/experiments with new model railroading techniques. From good to bad, we always learn from our mistakes and even though you might mess up from time-to-time, you need to take it as a learning experience and laugh about it. This will make you a better modeler and will quickly humble yourself about your builds and honing in your skills.

We also go over painting detail parts and announce our model contest!

Show Links:

Dave Frary Rock Tutorial

This past week we started a TON of new projects including a handful of new structures, some scratch built and some kits. This time though Brett is doing most of the kits and Todd is doing the scratch built buildings! Odd right?!?! haha!

We also talk a little about a local show that we visited and how impressed we were with the turnout as well as the interaction with the attendees as they were offered the opportunity to build some craftsman kits right there at the show, FOR FREE!

We also go over the usual tools and detail parts of the week for some more fun and helpful tips.

This week we are excited to have special guest Jason Jensen from Jason Jensen Trains and we cover what's going on over in his model building world as well as some of his weathering and model building techniques.

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This week we talk a lot about the use of materials and supplies that would typically be used for military modeling, and how we use/apply them to our model railroading.

We also confront Todd on his paint pallet obsession... It's time to have a talk...

Plus we cover some of our listener and fan suggestions!

This week we talk about some of the scratch building methods we use when we are creating some of our unique to us and prototype buildings. We also go over the new and fresh restart for our basement layout. And as usual, we talk about the different tools that we love, some detail parts and the music we're currently listening to.

If you're looking for the link to the tool of the week, you can get it here:

SE MZ101B Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass. This thing is what Brett uses for painting small parts and it's like $8. Totally worth it.

The Nor'Easter dropped 18" of snow on us this week.. So we got a lot of work done!

We also finished the Blue Slipper Tavern! Pics on our Instagram and Facebook page. You can pick one up here: Blue Slipper Tavern.

Todd also talks about Huck's Whitewash from Dr. Ben's which you can get here: Huck's Whitewash Weathering Solution

We also talk about the state of the Model Railroading hobby and we want your take on where you see it going and how you might want us to help make this hobby grow!

This week we talk about Todd's trip to Annapolis, MD for some research to gather photos and check out how that harbor town was built and all the little details of harbor towns from how they function, small harbor businesses, and the architecture of the town.

We also talk about our overhaul of a large portion of our layout and ripping out even more to re-do as we learn better ways to model our railroad.

Tool of the week link: Osborn International 75116SP Steel File Card, 3-3/4" Brush Area Length

Bench Time #10 - Special Guest Steven Haworth from rgsrr.com and his layout website

Bench Time #9 - Ripping Out Sections of Your Layout, Working on KC's Workshop Kit, Pink foam and Custom Rock Face Galore and hand-made bucket details!

We're working on extending the rock face for the newly extended waterfront scene as well as working on the Blue Slipper Tavern.

For $10 off the Blue Slipper Tavern Kit, visit https://kcworkshop.com/ and enter promo code 'hoscalecustoms'!