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Cody's Workshop: Ep. 42, SW8 Photo-etched details

In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of the model.

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