by mike | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Beginning January 1, 2015 OST Publications will no longer accept orders for ebooks from outside the United States due to changes to the Value Added Tax laws instituted by the European Union. Essentially, the EU wants to close VAT tax loopholes and is going after...
by mike | Oct 22, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Okay Chris Mears here you go. Chris invited me to take the Railfan Five Photo Challenge where one is to select five favorite photos that illustrate meaningful moments or scenes of railroading that influenced you in some way. Here are my five. This was a no-brainer....
by mike | Oct 11, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Will I get bored with this layout? It’s a question I saw online, one that reeks of magic bullet thinking. In essence the question really asks will this thing make me happy? The question reflects a myth we’ve all adopted in some form: that happiness comes...
by mike | Aug 11, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I’m gratified to learn that my two posts, 20 Questions and Putting My Money Where My Mouth Has Been, generated an extensive and thoughtful discussion. It’s what a writer lives for. Thank you all. The 20 Questions post sparked the interest of Simon Dunkley...
by mike | Jun 18, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I don’t have hard evidence to back it up but I have a theory. Scenery is little more than filler for many hobbyists. Something done because it’s expected. Something to cover up the benchwork or to keep the trains off the floor. I’m not saying...
by mike | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Sometimes an illustration conveys more understanding than text. This drawing is from Volume 09 and might help you envision a different way of thinking about a project or hobby related problem. Just replace the emphasis on trees with whatever. Regards,...
