Model Train Media | Oscar | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/mtobias/activity/ Activity feed for Oscar. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:34:19 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 7e468f5c016c4c27992f92e5a53feb36 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16985/#acomment-17020 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:47:01 +0200 Welcome to Model Train Media @hoscaleanthracitemodeler !

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🎉 New member joined!

Say hi to hoscaleanthracitemodeler 👋

Thanks for joining Model Train Media, I’m really glad you’re here and hope you’ll enjoy the community 🚂

– Oscar, […]

]]> 004129fcb06fb35407cf31068dede940 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16992/#acomment-17019 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:46:23 +0200 Welcome to Model Train Media @kevyp !

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Say hi to kevyp 👋

Thanks for joining Model Train Media, I’m really glad you’re here and hope you’ll enjoy the community 🚂

– Oscar, founder

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]]> 19a4d459ea4725777762a4dd2855a12c Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16844/#acomment-16855 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:57:01 +0200 Nice it starts to take shape even more!

In reply to - Aaron posted an update City planning process photos. Unlike real life, I can pickup the buildings and move them around. ]]> 132b1841a6da66926fd9a2b08222d651 Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16838/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:46:07 +0200 ]]> 1 228b0db207d55fc6cc5a1132e5403b6e Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16715/#acomment-16717 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:50:15 +0200 Welcome @Ilium292 !

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Say hi to Ilium292 👋

Thanks for joining Model Train Media, I’m really glad you’re here and hope you’ll enjoy the community 🚂

– Oscar, founder

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]]> 09ac78eab00f22e3b5526e88dfaf0c02 Oscar posted an update: Still trying to figure out static grass.greetings […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16532/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:26:55 +0200 Still trying to figure out static grass.

greetings Oscar Founder MTM🙋🏼‍♂️

]]> 2 488275523544d5650984d2fc08e7243b Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16416/#acomment-16420 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:03:58 +0200 Hey MTA awesome pictures it looks very realistic well done🤩

Greetings Oscar,

founder Model Train Media

In reply to - mta posted an update ]]> 2e82f7a43dd8e54fbc994267fd14ab1f Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16388/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:46:59 +0200 ]]> 2 de9b4ab6d7c4394b167d92cab0b65c9e Oscar posted an update: At first I did not like the look of how it was turning […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16331/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:16:34 +0100 At first I did not like the look of how it was turning out so I wanted to try pine trees and I decided I am going fully for this.

I think it will look awesome when filled with pine trees!

]]> 5 2ec49819507c5216742948c516df5a6e Oscar posted an update: I built this nice cabin and also weathered it for a bit […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16286/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:32:37 +0100 I built this nice cabin and also weathered it for a bit to get this awesome result.

let me know if you like it🙋🏼‍♂️

]]> 1 9a6387df1fc84b6f43858dd57ab342e2 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15729/#acomment-15734 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:45:23 +0100 Welcome to the community looking forward to see you participate!

kind regards,

Oscar Founder Model Train Media🙋🏼‍♂️

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Hello everyone newbie here. What a great site this is. I must say thanks to Jimmy @ DIY and Digital Railroad because until then I had no idea this platform existed.

Ok now for […]

]]> ef79f0f4e1ae9a6c8492f68bf1cb4cc4 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15712/#acomment-15727 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:47:14 +0100 Nice picture!

In reply to - Nebinator posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club Thought this would make a cool picture ]]> 7f6a35bcfa62b451df708cdfc88242f9 Oscar posted an update: I made a small diorama let me know what you think about it! https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15705/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:50:39 +0100 I made a small diorama let me know what you think about it!

]]> 1 d8accdd65cddde5c16eaf2b47e6894c9 Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15688/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:57:47 +0100 ]]> 4 573ba8273df3301088186d8f4df215c9 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15634/#acomment-15643 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:34:51 +0100 @Guilford_Railman thanks!

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Hey guys this time I tried adding some realism with foliages to make the grass less perfect.

let me know what you think of the results!

greetings Oscar

founder Model Train Media

]]> 8b1c07f9482a208ad85c4d152446f1b9 Oscar posted an update: Hey guys this time I tried adding some realism with […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15634/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:57:49 +0100 Hey guys this time I tried adding some realism with foliages to make the grass less perfect.

let me know what you think of the results!

greetings Oscar

founder Model Train Media

]]> 6 767be6f6804f1cc6c6176fd14997d5c7 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15103/#acomment-15122 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:24:31 +0100 Welcome to the community!

I agree that it is totally up to what you like yourself. My personal opinion is that scenery is what brings a layout to life so I really like your plans for the scenery.

I think that will make the layout look awesome 🙋🏼‍♂️

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Hello I just bought the Amfleet 2, Viewliner 1 Intercity Express Phase VI 3-Car Set and also bought the starter set that connected […]

]]> 85a4f72ca98147277510826a39c71cf2 Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15111/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:52:53 +0100 ]]> 5 e4e9fd0bba6005d2ca815687dd6b152d Oscar posted an update: N scale https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15068/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:42:03 +0100 N scale

]]> 1 d284331c61374334b63df3d72ef7eaad Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15026/#acomment-15031 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:46:00 +0100 Wow that looks awesome, how long did it take you to build it?

In reply to - zak98 posted an update The ITLA Scale Models – Southside Hotel – Flat kit. ]]> 0fa8c65f7dc8ed9b897834b9a4281fd0 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14880/#acomment-14882 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:14:30 +0100 I will look into it and share an update soon.

kind regards,

Oscar Founder Model Train Media

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Have some videos to share here but would like to know the reasoning on 100MB. Seems small. Or can in the videos link to YouTube?

Don’t know all the logistics of this media app.

]]> 0b544cde3f4ef10a6210ea89932db5f4 Oscar posted an update: I finished the last bit of static grass and added subtle […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14823/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:32:26 +0100 I finished the last bit of static grass and added subtle dry brushing to bring out more depth and texture. The difference is small… but it completely changes the realism.

Next step: ballasting the last parts of track properly

After that, I want to upgrade the trees to something even more realistic.

Any pro tips for super clean ballast work or…

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]]> 1 fad64725867f713cfab28185b4a0497a Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14715/#acomment-14718 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:02:19 +0100 @BananaTie I Will try to implement this as soon as possible and I will post about it when it is finished!

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It appears that, once posted, it isn’t possible to edit it again to correct mistakes or explain better.

Can that be put onto the wish list […]

]]> 734f7ab09fb48638db33fab05086600d Oscar posted an update: Today I proceed with weathering the ballast.it was […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14562/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:50:12 +0100 Today I proceed with weathering the ballast.

it was actually my first time ever dry brushing ballast so I was very curious to find out how difficult it would be.

When starting out I expirimented with a small part of track on my layout.

I used 2 pigments black and brown

first I started with the brown colour to add the base layer and afterwards I…

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]]> 3 b6095c9fc623e7d63adb452bab90174d Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14140/#acomment-14181 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:43:49 +0100 that looks like an awesome layout, welcome to the community!

kind regards,

Oscar Founder Model Train Media

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Since i had no room, and no understanding of my second half(!), first I had to work on club layouts and in a modelshop/permanent exhibition.

At last, about three years ago, I could […]

]]> 782e2ae7d83f15e7ad351cb22fadf355 Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13507/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:33:18 +0100 ]]> 1 a714be9b5e4493f9af6394c1fd8c4b6e Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13474/#acomment-13478 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:32:49 +0100 Wow that is an awesome space, looks like a great layout to🤩

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Kinda want to put a small new layout in this room. Maybe HO scale shelf? Want a Civil War themed trains that are from the mod 1800s US era. Not sure gow much of that exists though.

]]> 4158473a3dbb1de687f699857e6ee04d Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13363/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:32:57 +0100 ]]> 3 88832623dc1432ff46669fd456e07aee Oscar posted an update: I will be working on ballasting the tracks upcoming days […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/11226/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:45:53 +0100 I will be working on ballasting the tracks upcoming days I will keep you guys updated!

]]> 1 4e61d185d400a40f30261561de5d72fa Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/11141/#acomment-11147 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:44:30 +0100 @Guilford_Railman thanks now it is still the basic version of the ranks, I want to add a lot more details later with figures and more details!

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]]> b25d478ee319db13e5c3597ea0b12528 Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/11141/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:22:19 +0100 ]]> 3 44a532f2a05b6fd60ff26037659fc9a5 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10997/#acomment-11066 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:50:47 +0100 @CannibalChow thanks a lot!

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I planted all of the trees and now the next step is to ballast all of the track.

afterwards I will focus on installing the signals and I am looking forward to keep making my layout […]

]]> 8ee678aae56342254625717430cd7aa2 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/2952/#acomment-11002 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:03:13 +0100 I am going to pick up this idea in the next weeks I think it is a very nice way for creators to stand out at Model Train Media.

And indeed an awesome way for people to find interesting influencers within the hobby!

In reply to - ScottyB posted an update in the group Community Ideas & Suggestions!

Not sure if I’m blind with this one but it builds into a suggestion so stick with me.

Is there a way to change the member tag from […]

]]> 353e0889b596bea9ac9efa2b686042ad Oscar posted an update: I planted all of the trees and now the next step is […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10997/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:00:12 +0100 I planted all of the trees and now the next step is to ballast all of the track.

afterwards I will focus on installing the signals and I am looking forward to keep making my layout more realistic everyday!

Greetings Oscar 🙋🏼‍♂️

Founder Model Train Media

]]> 5 6a205b87b681dba1ff7d68924ea6d756 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10991/#acomment-10996 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:57:05 +0100 Nice Andrew, I am also working in a hobbyshop in The Netherlands!

it is such a nice hobby where you can use so much creativity🙌🏻

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I was having a conversation with someone the other day about how he was a professional musician (I was at one point a semi-pro) and he still enjoys going out in the evenings and being […]

]]> 5fd60b6b487dbd0e1575f417272eebe0 Oscar posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8298/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:31:54 +0100 0 4aa888dba270c6f159082367721076cd Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4513/#acomment-4514 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:48:40 +0200 I am looking at it, it is way to much indeed I will try to change it today!

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Notifications will get to be a problem for users and the site admins, won’t they? I hadn’t been keeping up with them and had about 400 notifications. The UI doesn’t seem to […]

]]> 056640db62738398ae9c0355b3be9e28 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4508/#acomment-4509 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:57:54 +0200 Cool!

In reply to - Pennsylvania_421 posted an update in the group Backstory – Your Model Railroad’s Lore

Hello everyone. My friend and i have been gradually making up a fictional railroad which will occupy the N scale switching […]

]]> a5e40948ef6674e62b5892c57e98bed9 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3263/#acomment-3281 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:13:45 +0200 @ChooChoo308 if you go to menu, then to profile and then click on the 3 dots and there you see a list also with e-mail invités!

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Where is the link to send a friend request to someone who is not a member yet?

Thanks


]]> 423ae48466a55bf7e1aa9453310a7d21 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1723/#acomment-1729 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:15:33 +0200 We are trying to make everyone feel at home, that is why we also introduced the specific model railway groups per country. So everyone has a place with like minded hobbyists!

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The only US loco I own, purchased about 10 years on eBay for £15 😂. As this site seems to be more US focused for now, I thought it might be a good place to show her off…

]]> 088ad8a25db9a4c4d726a2a53aae6b82 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1077/#acomment-1080 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:32:40 +0200 Great to see your project looking forward to your future Posts!

Greetings Oscar, founder Model train media

In reply to - Jon posted an update It’s always a work in progress! ]]> bb437d415a512a87b6e677bd37d39504 Oscar posted an update: I saw this layout at marklin.de a really cool layput […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1031/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:41:55 +0200 I saw this layout at marklin.de a really cool layput design for a small space but with some extra yards!

]]> 1 dc19d6915862413fa7f43e64e2f32b65 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1018/#acomment-1030 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:37:33 +0200 Really cool!

In reply to - Malcolm posted an update

Limited space? I thought I’d share this N scale dockland themed shunting layout I built to fit a 55cm Ikea MOSSLANDA picture ledge. Space is really tight but provides a lot of […]

]]> 09e19d2c75b4ac52a34ed5c32579c4f3 Oscar posted an update: Some cool pictures with great long passenger trains in […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/1009/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:03:18 +0200 Some cool pictures with great long passenger trains in the station.

What do you like more passenger trains or freight trains?

Me? Passenger trains!

]]> 0 4829caf493547dbfd6b0b60a7c47a501 Oscar posted an update: Some photo’s of my old layout, I remember really […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/994/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:58:49 +0200 Some photo’s of my old layout, I remember really struggling with this city part.

I wanted it to be really realistic but with the carton sheets I could not make that level of realism. I think painting on the cork would even be better.

]]> 0 99a9f7eb1d860613d688bd00d860c8db Oscar posted an update: Scenery makes a layout cool really believe that! https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/973/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:22:27 +0200 Scenery makes a layout cool really believe that!

]]> 0 a03851ed371770072a69a484c393a358 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/963/#acomment-964 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:17:00 +0200 Great scenes!

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A little bit of steam running with a mix of locos.

]]> 667009367fed1f2952ed26403f78018c Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/888/#acomment-910 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:33:12 +0200 Nice!

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Ciao a tutti alcuni scatti di qualche lavoro

]]> d683fcc499eb8b08357e7d11f1cf65e7 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/906/#acomment-909 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:32:39 +0200 Nice pictures!

In reply to - Hrmiri posted an update Plastico Marklin analogico, binario M, gestione con rocrail ]]> 2a4cceb2f47ef39c9b8010f6925c6d58 Oscar posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/899/#acomment-908 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:32:20 +0200 Very well made!

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