by mike | Jun 2, 2017 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation |
You ever hear of the word telic? I hadn’t until listening to Jay Acunzo’s Unthinkable podcast recently. According to Jay, it comes from the video gaming community and refers to a task you have to do in order to do something else, like having to repeat a game level...
by mike | May 16, 2017 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Beyond the obvious two rails and crossties, what does track look like? Most of us think we know but do we? Historically, our literature has focused on the mechanics of laying track aimed at the worthy goal of reducing, if not eliminating derailments. Stuff like...
by mike | Oct 10, 2016 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Early in the construction of my layout, I thought of the tracks by name and function. Thinking of the Pole Track, the Mill Track or the Cincinnati Track gave me a sense of their character. I found this more helpful and inspiring than wondering whether I needed a...
by mike | Dec 1, 2015 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation, The P48 Experience |
I know what some might be thinking: distressing the ties on a basement sized layout to this standard would be a lifetime task that would get old quickly. I agree. However, it doesn’t have to be and there are a few considerations to keep in mind. I enjoy this...
by mike | Nov 25, 2015 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, The Art of The Craft, The P48 Experience |
I enjoy handlaying track. I like the methodical nature of the work and with my favorite CD playing in the background, it’s relaxing. The section I’m working on for the P48 Experience is especially enjoyable because I’m working at the bench instead of...
by mike | Nov 14, 2015 | Detailing Track, Pieces of The Puzzle, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation, The P48 Experience |
With this work you have an opportunity to care, to exercise judgement and to expand your understanding and skills. You can make your life easier in the future by making your wiring invisible and bulletproof from the beginning. You can organize it so that...
