by mike | May 1, 2023 | Storytelling, The Missing Conversation, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
One of the true joys of using Proto48 standards is the ability to have scale width flange ways at switch points, frogs, guard rails and grade crossings or street trackage. It may seem like a small thing but these finer tolerances create a tremendous level or realism...
by mike | Feb 22, 2023 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
The inspiration for this new work is a single track industrial branch serving one or two remaining customers. Richmond has the remnant of the former GR&I that serves a wire and cable plant (photo below), while Youtube overflows with other examples. Just search...
by mike | Feb 13, 2023 | Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
My approach to modeling has evolved from simply replicating a specific time and place to using the work as a medium of expression in the same way an artist uses pen&ink or watercolor. For the design of the current project, I’ve drawn inspiration from a...
by mike | Feb 5, 2023 | OST Believes, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
Before my eyesight issues began I was content to pursue working with brass and not that interested in building another layout. That changed when I could no longer scratchbuild as I miss working with my hands and making things. Chris Mears and I have a lot of email...
by mike | Jan 29, 2023 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
As you can see, I have a clean slate again. The Mill Road cameo is in temporary storage until I decide its fate and the other sections have been dismantled for the materials. Although I was and still am happy with Mill Road, I’ve taken it as far as it wants to...
