I’ve been thinking a lot about the NMRA AP certificate – Prototype models. A lot of people consider this to be the hardest certificate. I’ve had quite a few people send me links or information about the work they have done and it can be really hard work. The trick, as always, is in reading …
The NMRA is a world wide organisation and to encourage modelling they have something called the Achievement Programme. From the NMRA website: Introduction In simple terms, the Achievement Program (AP) is a travel guide, to help you on your journey through the world of model railroading. The AP also provides incentive to learn and master …
I am very honoured to have been voted in as the next Atlantic Director of the NMRA when Nobby steps down in July 2013. He will be a hard act to follow and I am trying to catch up with all the responsibilities. In the meanwhile I have done some tongue in cheek T-shirts so …
One of my all time favourite modellers, Chuck Doan, developed this technique. It works best in O scale but could be adapted for HO. You start by roughing up the stripwood or scribed board using a wire brush and exacto knife. Pay attention to any exposed edges or the bottom of the building. I always …
This was the first time I had ever used Deluxe Materials Scenic Rust. I always use their CA glues and have always found them log lasting in the model and they do not clog up excessively. The Scenic Rust product contains a small pot of iron powder, a binder (glue) and a developer. You dab …
Fantasonics (www.fantasonics.com) do an excellent set of CDs with scale noises. I bought Big City (1940s) and Big Port/Harbour (1940s) CDs on a two for one offer. I bought some cheap (under a fiver) portable CD players from ebay and some cheap speakers from Maplins: I cut them up and extracted the speakers and internal …