This page hosts articles for modelers on how to build a model railroad. From the editors of Model Railroader.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and has 60 moons that we know of so far. Since many of Jupiter's satellites are so small in comparison to the planet, most models display only the four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede and Calisto. These are known as the Galilean moons. Making a model of Jupiter is a creative, three-dimensional way to demonstrate the size correlations between the planet and its moons while also displaying some of the planet's most unique features.
Study geography with your kids with this Mongolia craft: building a model ger (also known as a yurt), a traditional nomadic dwellling
Find inspiration for fun and easy crafts projects that are great for the whole family.
The arm, with its strength and mid-point joint, is one of the more fascinating parts of the human body. To get a better idea of how its muscles work together to give it strength and flexibility, you can build a model using some household items.
I can't wait to make one of these model Hubble Telescopes that are featured on the Hubble web site. There are three versions: a PVC pipe version, a basic
How to build a model railway locomotive shed for an 00 gauge layout. In my layout I based my model on Bath Green Park loco shed.
Hands-on projects like building a Roman Road make history come to life and make it memorable, engaging, and, most importantly, fun.
This tech article is meant to inspire and be a starting point for building your own hot rod chassis...
Building a lighthouse model is fun and easy. You could make a simple lighthouse model out of an empty oatmeal container, an empty tuna container, and a few other household items. If you're interested in a more complex model, you could...
The Space Launch System is NASA's newest rocket. It is part of the Artemis program, which is the plan to take astronauts to the Moon. You can build a model SLS with school supplies. Download the instructions and build a your SLS model that will stand approximately 3 feet.
I will show you how I build control panels on the Albuquerque Carnuel and Tijeras RR.
The first lighthouse was built by the Egyptians to guide ships away from the dangerous shores. Improvements over the centuries have created lighthouses powerful enough to transmit their light over many miles. Lighthouses are primarily used to guide ships during storms or fog.
Presented here is a dish antenna angle controller to align the position of a satellite dish antenna by setting azimuth and elevation angles.
Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
Build a DIY pyramid with paper, cardboard, or sugar cubes Building a model pyramid is quite easy if you have the right materials and know how to carefully measure, cut, and glue. You can make a simple pyramid out of cardboard or paper. To...
The following video clip is a short sequence from Modellers Shipyard DVD on How to plank the HM Cutter Mermaid. The complete DVD is over 3 hours of narration...
I love to introduce higher-level concepts to younger students in an easy-to-understand. It's exciting to see them get it when they aren't expected to master
In this activity, you will explore rivers, lakes, and oceans by modeling them inside a pan using aluminum foil, sand, pebbles, and real water!
This yurt model project is for individuals as well as children of all ages. Using simple and inexpensive items you will understand more clearly what a yurt really is. This project can also be a prelim
