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- Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:57 am
- Forum: Buildings and Scenery
- Topic: How to make model trees
- Replies: 1
- Views: 33327
How to make model trees
I have discovered an amazing series of how to videos by Boomer Diorama on YouTube which explains and shows how to make the most creative trees using simple twisted wire and static grass. These videos are in my opinion a real eye opener using simple techniques to achieve outstanding results https://w...
- Sun May 09, 2021 9:42 am
- Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
- Topic: HELP drawings photos needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13828
HELP drawings photos needed
I am looking for photos or drawings of an Open Cab Shay locomotive.
- Sun May 09, 2021 9:18 am
- Forum: Events - Upcoming
- Topic: NMRA BR 2021 Summer Meet Sunday 11 July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 24139
NMRA BR 2021 Summer Meet Sunday 11 July
Benson Summer Meet 2021 This replaces the cancelled winter meet. It will be in the new Community Hall about 300 yards away from the Parish Hall that we have traditionally used, as the Parish Hall is being refurbished and remodelled during July. We expect the following traders: SCC, Mech Models, Ano...
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:38 am
- Forum: Achievement Program Golden Spike Award
- Topic: Golden Spike Award Requirements
- Replies: 2
- Views: 17466
Golden Spike Award Requirements
The Golden Spike is the easiest, and for many people, the first AP award that they earn. It is designed to demonstrate familiarity with different areas of the hobby, rather than expertise in a particular area. So take a look at the requirements – you may find that you have met most, or all of them a...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:16 am
- Forum: Competitions & Challenges
- Topic: Time for a new Modelling Challenge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18658
Re: Time for a new Modelling Challenge
The Model Tree Shop are sponsoring a Square Foot Challenge of any railroad-related scene in any scale, any era, any theme, that must fit on to a board that is no larger than a square foot 12” x 12” in old money (304.8mm x 304.8mm) that must include some of their scenic material, to be judged at the ...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: Competitions & Challenges
- Topic: Time for a new Modelling Challenge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18658
Time for a new Modelling Challenge
Last year was our 75th Anniversary and we had intended to have a Square Foot Modeling Challenge which was to be judged at the Derby Convention and since Covid killed that it has not stopped the challenge which is still on. To enter you must create a railway related scene in any scale and in any type...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:34 pm
- Forum: Narrow Gauge SIG
- Topic: Narrow Gauge and Shoreline Gazette
- Replies: 1
- Views: 33973
Re: Narrow Gauge and Shoreline Gazette
Koos
Do you have an update to this?
Peter
Do you have an update to this?
Peter
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: Competitions & Challenges
- Topic: 2020 Square Foot Challenge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11694
Re: 2020 Square Foot Challenge
Kathy,
Well done...
Peter
Well done...
Peter
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:28 am
- Forum: Chief Dispatcher
- Topic: Help is at Hand
- Replies: 0
- Views: 34812
Help is at Hand
If you are working towards your Chief Dispatcher Certificate or want more info on how to do it - I can help.
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:41 am
- Forum: Competitions & Challenges
- Topic: 2020 Square Foot Challenge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11694
2020 Square Foot Challenge
Happy New Year to all of our members, readers and supporters of the NMRA British Region. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the region and it is going to be a great year with lots of model railroading. The Model Tree Shop (see their ad on page 23 of the January/February Roundhouse) are sponsoring a Squ...
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:31 pm
- Forum: Forum Info, Rules, Help
- Topic: 2017 Convention
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20472
Re: 2017 Convention
Clinics:
I have offered to do a clinic on weathering using Pan Pastels as a followup to my weathering clinics at the 2015 and 2016 Conventions.
Plus an easy to make backdrop for photographing your favourite models... but you have to be there to see it...!
Peter Bowen
I have offered to do a clinic on weathering using Pan Pastels as a followup to my weathering clinics at the 2015 and 2016 Conventions.
Plus an easy to make backdrop for photographing your favourite models... but you have to be there to see it...!
Peter Bowen
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:26 pm
- Forum: OPSIG
- Topic: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 51200
Re: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC
I too would be interested in getting a copy. Peter Bowen
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- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:25 pm
- Forum: OPSIG
- Topic: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 51200
Re: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC
PeterLJ wrote:Hi
I understand that Bruce Chubb has written a number of articles on signalling and signal control panels in the RMC. Can any one please provide me with details?
Thanks
Peter
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- Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:43 pm
- Forum: Competitions & Challenges
- Topic: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car
- Replies: 4
- Views: 22350
Re: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car
I started to build directly on the plan - a method which I used in the past when building framing components or the sides of buildings. http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2635.jpeg http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2634.jpeg http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/0...
- Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:20 pm
- Forum: Competitions & Challenges
- Topic: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car
- Replies: 4
- Views: 22350
Re: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car
Step 2 - First attempt at building Measuring and laying out materials. I like to use Mt. Albert stripwood because it is virtually grain free, and cuts nicely. http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2784.jpeg I use the Chopper from NWSL because it cuts clean vertical cuts http://stlandh.c...