by mike | Apr 6, 2020 | Modeling Techniques, PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
In his book, The Path Of Least Resistance, author Robert Fritz suggests there are three main stages to most creative works. They are germination, or the beginning, where you are full of energy and excitement about the new project. Assimilation is that long slog in the...
by mike | Mar 17, 2020 | PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation |
I planned to share the progress of the covered hopper but, last weekend, I once again discovered a number of errors that are serious enough to give me a reason to pause and consider the next steps forward. By now readers may think that I’m an OCD obsessed nut with...
by mike | Feb 18, 2020 | Modeling Techniques, PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
There is a gap in quality between professional work and that of an amateur. Noticing this gap is a good sign. It means you understand the difference between good work and a mediocre effort. The divide between my own work and that of experienced modelers is more like a...
by mike | Aug 26, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
I have the three cores assembled for the Pullman Standard covered hoppers. Thanks to the brass templates I made they only have minor variations between them that aren’t worth worrying about. At this point it’s tempting to forge ahead but I’ve decided to step back and...
by mike | May 27, 2019 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
The new question is, how many variations of a Trinity 5161 are there? The answer it seems is more than a few. There are cars for grain service and ones for sugar, potash and other dry bulk materials. I’ve found variations where the train line runs under the side sill...