by mike | Sep 1, 2020 | General News, Modeling Techniques, The P48 Experience |
Mill Road: A Cameo Layout With a Sense of Place. A new ebook by Mike Cougill and OST Publications. Why?Because one approach doesn’t fit every need. Because time is precious. Because a satisfying layout doesn’t come from a formula. Who Is It For?This book is for...
by mike | Sep 6, 2016 | General News, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation |
I don’t focus on the business or overly promote the books on the blog, because who wants to read constant self-promotions all the time? I wouldn’t so why put you guys through that? Instead I want to share a bit about what this work means to me. What I strive to do is...
by mike | Jan 8, 2016 | Storytelling, The Missing Conversation |
I was sent a link to a post on Lance Mindheim’s blog about the importance of the model railroad press to the overall health of the hobby. My purpose here is not to start a flame war. I respect Lance and his contributions to the craft and, he raises important...
by mike | Sep 9, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
What do most of us really want from this craft? The most basic answer is an achievable, satisfying layout. One that we can build, maintain and enjoy for many years. One that reflects our personal vision of what railroading and the craft means to us. What really...
by mike | Oct 1, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
The role the general interest magazines played in shaping the hobby is worthy of serious study. Smart people are beginning to ask interesting questions about this topic and the answers they ultimately uncover will no doubt be the subject of heated debate. Speaking...
