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Video: Building the HO scale Winter Hill Quarry Branch part 10

The asphalt shingle plant is one of the structures on the Winter Hill Branch model train layout. Follow along as Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte show you some of the modeling techniques that he used to kitbash this HO scale structure. You'll learn about the models that Steve chose for the project, and get tips such as making a building foundation for a more realistic model.

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