Design and Construction of Prototype Buildings for Model Railroaders
By: Bill Barry
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This clinic will draw on the clinician’s 10+ years of experience designing new buildings and retrofitting existing buildings to provide an insight into how and why prototype buildings are built the way they are. The clinic will briefly introduce the general engineering concepts used in the design of buildings. A survey of the various materials common in building construction will be discussed, including how their use has changed over time and is influenced by geography. The basic parts that make up buildings from roofs to columns will be discussed. Finally, various prototype examples will be reviewed to explore how the buildings are built and how their structure influences their outward appearance.
Custom Painting Scale Models
By: Christopher Carfaro
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Join Chris Carfaro of the Green Mountain Division and NER Coupler editor as he shares years of knowledge on the painting, decaling and weathering of scale models. Chris currently is in the middle of painting over twenty five pieces of rolling stock and locomotives - for a customer. He figured, now is probably a great time to pull together videos and photos on the whole custom painting process. Plus, Chris will be sharing some quick tips and tricks along the way.
Building the Cranberry Yard Freight House Craftsman Kit
By: John Feraca, MMR
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Craftsman kits are as close as you can get to a realistic structure. They are challenging to build, but the end result is a highly realistic structure you’ll be proud to display on your layout or diorama.
A Railroad Signaling Primer for Modelers Part 3: Route-Based Signaling and Interlockings – You Can Get There From Here
By: Scott Gothe
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Historically, railroad signals have been, for many modelers, one of the more challenging “aspects” to incorporate on a layout for a wide variety of reasons. Regardless of size, complexity, era, or level of sophistication desired, there are very few model railroads (or model railroaders) that would not benefit from adding at least some part of this very important operation of the prototype. This clinic continues the series (Parts 1 and 2 covered Definitions and Basic Fixed and Non-Fixed Signals operation) by focusing on more complex signal aspects which are available using route-based signaling, and introduces the concepts of common interlocking plant modeling as applied to typical model railroad track elements.
Up On The Roof
By: Tom Oxnard, MMR
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On most layouts you are at eye level or looking down on the tracks and towns and cities. Your model buildings have roofs that can make up a large part of your scenery when you add up all of their area. There are many interesting features on roof surfaces including dormers and valleys, chimneys and stacks, water tanks, air conditioners, and signs. All of this space is a fun additional area to model.
Sprucing Up a Train Show Box Car
By: James Whatley
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This clinic describes the process of turning a garden variety Athearn blue box 40’ box car into a uniquely detailled, painted and weathered model project. It is intended to teach a variety of useful, easy-to-learn construction and painting techniques that are also applicable to many other projects. This clinic is aimed at newer modellers but even old hands may find some usefull info.
Scratchbuilding a 36' Wood Boxcar
By: Dave Durr
During NERx, we are introducing a new program called Build-It.
Build-It is similar to a Make-and-Take clinic. However, during Build-It, participants will begin constructing their boxcar during NERx by completing the core box at their home workbench using the materials of a package you can order. Then, during the NER Convention in Rochester in September, participants can complete their car except for painting and decaling.
Build-It is intended for those new to scratchbuilding, but experienced builders may learn some new techniques too! When your model is completed, the model will qualify as scratchbuilt and hopefully be Merit Award worthy.
If you are interested in building this 36' wood boxcar, you can order a packet of materials before NERx or after watching the introductory construction videos from NERx. Please contact suprintendent@lakeshoresnmra.org for pricing and shipping information.