Build Along with Brian Bollinger from “BEST” With this offer each kit WILL INCLUDE a package of shingles to complete the roof. The shingles that will be included will be Dark Gray 3-Tab (Item 3042). That will be enough to finish every kit except for the Small Read more…
Tom Yorke – White Front Grill Starting May 10, 2023 Tom Yorke is coming out of retirement, a little, to do a Build Along for one of his Structure Kits called the White Front Grill. There is a limited number of 25 O Scale kits available to “New Tracks” viewers, at Read more…
Modeling with Inkscape Starting March 29, 2023 Ft Ron Walters will begin a Build Along series on how to use the “FREE” software called Inkscape. He will start out with three segments: one on how to design windows with fine mullions and self adhesive labels; one on using to change signage; and Read more…
Touch Toggles Starting March 22, 2023 Kevin Hunter owner of Touch Toggles Company formerly Barrett Hill Trains will announce his Build Along starting April 19, 2023 using his Touch Toggles. A “New Tracks” viewer who wants to Build Along with Kevin will need at a minimum a 4 channel package of any of the turnout machine operation Read more…
Duncan’s Boots Starting January 25, 2023 Bill Banta of Banta Modelworks will be building his Duncan’s Boots Model. It will be a fun build as you follow along and put this simple kit together. You will have to do a little painting…… You can do it! Go to Banta Read more…
Zero Depth Water – Rail Tales Hobby Shop Starting March 1, 2023, Bret Jones of Rail Tails Hobby Shop will begin a Build Along of his zero depth Water demonstration. There are three separate packages of materials required to make this water. All three have a 20% discount off the regular Read more…
Kenworth T370 Service Truck Starting February 22, 2023 Eric Haselhorst owner of Rockin Farm Toys will begin a Build Along of a S Scale (1/64) Kenworth T370 service truck that is in Frederick Harvesting’s Fleet. The whole model will be 3D printed. Eric will have everything a modeler might need (less paint) listed Read more…
Gasoline Truck – ATLANTIS MODELS Starting February 22, 2023, Atlantis Models owner Peter Petri Will build a O scale gasoline Truck. There is a 15% discount for “New Tracks” modelers building this model for orders for one year beginning September 1, 2022 to Aug31, 2923. This is the first truck model we Read more…
Starting December 7, 2022, Richard Rands, owner of Berkshire Valley Models, will join with Bill Davis to build his kit, the Walsh/Duncan Bay Window House in Animas Forks, Colorado. The kit is available in both HO and O Scales. A 20% discount on the kit is available from November 2nd Read more…
Starting October 26, 2022 Jess Dozier, owner of Hangman Creek Dioramas, will build one of his kits.The Diorama Kit is called “The Log Pond Boat at Lame Deer Mill”. Jess is offering this kit with a 50% discount starting October 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022. When ordering use the code word Read more…
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Starting November 16, 2022 Alan Rogers, owner of New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings, will begin a “Build Along” of his kit for the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Ocean City, Maryland. He is offering a 25% discount off Read more…
Dwarvin Lighting Without Wiring Watch announcement video for more information about Dwarvin Lighting Without Wiring System and the upcoming “Build Along” Starting November 23, 2022, Michael Groves will begin a “Build Along” project using his Lighting Without Wiring system from Dwarvin.com. He will explore what this paradigm shift in lighting Read more…
Welcome to the home of “New Tracks Modeling” “Where Mentors help Modelers build better“ Announcements Next “New Tracks Meetup” Wednesday, 7pm Eastern, 4pm Pacific, August 31st! Next “Modeling Lifestyle” Thursday, 7pm Eastern, September 8, 2022! On September 8th, 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT, The Modeling Lifestyle will feature Read more…
Build along with Patrick Rivard as he builds this unique Fixed Boom Crane “I am showing the actual building of the entire project. 90% of the parts used are of white metal. I will attempt to show the process of assembling the entire crane as simply as I can.” (Rivard, Read more…
Build a CNR 1929 Boxcar Beginning September 7, 2022, Bill Davis will be building the Sylvan Scale Models’ CNR 1929 Boxcar in both HO and O Scale and will talk about the differences between the two. This kit is an accurate representation of the CNR 1929 single sheathed, seven panel, Read more…
Build Along with Aaron Piotraschke a 28 Ton Box Cab Starting August 24, 2022 we will building along with Apogee Locomotive Works owner Aaron Piotrashke as he builds his 28 Ton Box Cab. He is offering a 10% discount for those ordering before August 24, 2022. Please use the discount Read more…
Scratch Building an Ice House Rich Wolfanger continues the series of building an ice house by showing us how he is scratch building his in this version of build along. The following segments show us how Rick is building his ice house one stick at a time. Please pay attention Read more…
Ore Car On30/On3 Starting August 31, 2022 Richard Rands, owner of Berkshire Valley Models, will join with Martin Brechbiel, MMR to build his On30, On3 Ore car kit. There is a 25% discount on the purchase of as many of the Ore Car kits as you want for “New Tracks” Read more…
Keegers Garage & Repair Shop Get ready for our next “Build Along” on July 13, 2022. During our live Model Railroad Meetup on YouTube, Darryl Jacobs of Inter-Action Hobbies will guide us through the building of his laser wood cut kits of the Keegers Garage & Repair Shop. Order Read more…
CAD Designed Girder Bridge for 3D Printing Starting July 13 we have a Two Step Modeling Build Along with Earl Hackett. Look at our June 8, 2022 show on our Youtube channel New Tracks Modeling to find out details of what this 3D printing CAD learning experience is all about. Read more…
Starting March 30, 2022 Rick and Maureen Hunter will start building and weathering a Hunterline 50’ Queen Post Truss Covered Bridge. (Railroad Bridge). Kits will be available in Standard or Narrow gauge in N, Nn3, HO, HOn3, S, Sn3, O and On30 scales. This time they plan to video the Read more…
Starting June 1, 2022, Bill Banta owner of Banta Modelworks will start a “Build Along” of his Banta Modelworks On30 Caboose kit. Laser cut wood caboose conversion. Fits Bachmann 18ft On30 Flat Car. This kit is all laser cut wood and laser board. Includes wire and bending fixtures. Based on Read more…
Starting May 25, 2022 Chris Course owner of Conowingo Models will be building one of his new kits. The kit is called “THE KELLOW STATION”. Chris said since I am a trolley modeler it will be a trolley station. What a great honor to have your name on a model kit. Thanks Chris. I can’t wait Read more…
“Nighthawks Café” Build Along Starting April 6, 2022, David Vaughn owner of Wit and Wisdom Models, will team up with Jim Murphy for a Build Along of one of his new John Armstrong inspired kits the “Nighthawks: Café”. To many of us this is a historic model built originally by Read more…
Starting February 9th, Paul Reeves owner of Kershaw Models is teaming up with Martin Breckbiel MMR who will build his O scale kit called Stanczack’s Bar and Grill. This is a Laser cut structure with detailed front and rear. Paul says it is an: “Easy build with craftsman results. Comes with Read more…
These Saturday Workshops resulted from comments I received from modelers about scratchbuilding and Kris Blackmarr’s interest and creative ideas to develop the project. Many thanks Kris for volunteering to lead this project. The segments are structured like our popular BUILD ALONG segments, on our Wednesday Evening “New Tracks” shows, except these Saturday shows are designed to Read more…
53′ Coastal Steam Passenger Ferry Starting August 17,2022 you can build along with Bruce Nickerson, owner of Sea Port Model Works, as he guides us through the construction of an HO scale 53′ Coastal Steam Passenger Ferry Boat. Bruce is offering a 25% discount off the price of the kit Read more…
Starting December 8th, you can build a Banta Models “The Warehouse” kit along with Clark Kooning, MMR. (Note that this link will take you to the Banta website where you can scroll down to the to an announcement for the F scale kit. Clicking this will take you to detailed Read more…
Starting on November 10, Nick Masney owner of ITLA Scale Models and Bryan Schilling, a very talented model builder will do a Build Along of a kit which was designed for the 2018 Fine Scale Model Railroad Expo as a Make-n-Take Clinic kit. You can see the kit here. Nick Read more…
All Nation is back. The newly revived company by John Wubbel will be sponsoring a “Build Along” of a waffle side boxcar with exceptional modeler Dave Schultz starting on 11/6. Please welcome back All Nation to the market, it is a great name from the past in model railroading. There Read more…
Join Rick and Maureen Hunter and build along as they demonstrate how to build this wonderful timber trestle. Hunterline has this kit in N, HO, S, O and in two versions, square posts and round posts for the piles. You can reach Hunterline here. This structure is a must for Read more…
Building a Gas Station out of card stock. Paul Egri has designed a Card Model of a Gas Station you can download for free so you can try your hand at card modeling. It doesn’t get much cheaper than this to build a model. David Rarig and Ft Ron Walthers Read more…
John Frankfurther has supplied an example of how to convert a graphic from HO scale to S scale in the Microsoft Windows operating system… “What I did was to enlarge the entire sheet to 136% (Editor’s Note: For a graphic originally in HO scale.) for S Scale in MS Paint Read more…
Bill Davis builds a Labelle Woodworking “Closed Platform Baggage Car”… build along with him! This is a Closed Vestibule, Truss Rod Baggage Car. This design was common among Railroads all across the country. All LaBelle Passenger Car kits are sold less Decals, Trucks and Couplers. Rick Steel the Read more…
Jim Murphy will be building an LaBelle Woodworking “Business Car” kit starting October 13, 2021 in our latest build along. He will be building the HO version. You can order your kit in either HO or O scale directly from Labelle. Watch the Business Car Build Along by Read more…
D&RGW Bunk Car 04965 Martin Brechbiel MMR starts building a Leadville Designs, D&RGW Bunk Car 04965 kit on our September 22 Build Along show. There was a 10% discount offered by Leadville Designs on the kit if you mention “New Tracks” when you order between August 15 through September 30, Read more…
Starting October 13, 2021 Bill Davis is building a Rail Scale Models, Tobacco Barn Kit on our show. Stephen Milley, the owner of Rail Scale Models, has given a 20% discount for the kit for modelers who want to “Build Along” with Bill Davis. The discount code is now set Read more…
Build a Card Model of an Engine House Paul Egri has designed a Card Model of an Engine House you can download for free so you can “Build Along with a very talented card modeler David Rarig starting on our July 17, 2021 show and ending on our August 28 show. Doesn’t Read more…
Building a Shed with Scraps – February 24, 2001 Scratchbuilding Basic Structures – March 3, 2021 Basic Cabin or Company House 2 – March 10, 2021 Scratchbuilding Cars Part 2 – March 17, 2021 Scratchbuilding Cars – April 14, 2021 Scratchbuilding MoW Cars 3 – April 21, 2021 Scratchbuilding Cars 4 Read more…
Feature Modeler on New Tracks with Clark Kooning A conversation and information shared by Clark Kooning MMR, New Tracks Meetups January 13th, 2021
Leadville Designs – D&RGW Bunk Car 04965 Builder – Martin Brechbiel MMR Starting – September 22, 2021
The “Grey Street House” Build Along Beginning on March 3, 2021, Greg Cassidy will build a Conowingo Model the “Grey Street House” designed by Chris Course. Chris will give you history on the Grey Street House and how he researched it to get it in kit form. It Read more…
Welcome to Build Along Models Our “Build Along” Modeling experiences provide you a Personal Mentor and great discounted prices on the models to be built. Join us on our weekly zoom shows for a great learning experience that will help you improve your modeling. . Current Build Alongs Touch Toggles – Read more…
“The 1 Kit” Build Along/Kit bash with Gaylord Gill and Randy Bosscher This Build Along project featured Gaylord Gill and Randy Bosscher, both experienced S scale model-builders, with “The 1-Kit” by Bar Mills Scale Model Works. The kit is available in N/HO/S/O scales, and it is unique in that modelers Read more…
Build Along with Bob Farquhar as he builds a General Store Follow Bob Farquhar modeler as he builds the Blair Line kit “General Store” by kit designer Dale Rush. Bob presented a segment on February 20, 2021, about the tools, paints, and glues needed to build the model. It is Read more…
Starting October 20, 2021 will start a Motrak Models Build Along! A kit developed by Jeff Adam. Four modelers building the same model in four scales. The modelers are: N Scale, Clark Kooning MMR; H0 Scale, Greg Cassidy; S Scale, Bob Farquhar; and in O Scale, Phil Edholm. This kit was Read more…
Starting Oct 13 Bill Davis is building a Rail Scale Models, Tobacco Barn Kit on our show. Stephen Milley, the owner of Rail Scale Models, has given a 20% discount for the kit for modelers who want to “Build Along” with Bill Davis. The discount code is now set up Read more…
30′ King Post Bridge Beginning May 22, 2021, Rick and Maureen Hunter will be building and weathering their Hunterline kit of a 30′ King Post Bridge. They will be building the S Scale version. The kit is available in N, HO, S, and O. Join Maureen and Rick from Hunterline, as Read more…
Build along the “First Timer Bar” from Downtown Deco On March 27, 2021 Clark Kooning MMR will begin to build a great starter kit called First Timer Bar. This little kit is a great kit by Downtown Deco, a great little company which is owned by Randy Peacock. This Read more…
Welcome to the home of “New Tracks Modeling” “Where Mentors help Modelers build better“ Announcements!!! Next “Modeling Lifestyle” Thursday, 7pm Eastern, August 25, 2022! Mark your calendar for August 25 at 7PM Eastern Time to see the next talented modeler on Modeling Lifestyle. Stay tuned for more info. Please Read more…