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by PeterBowen
Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Buildings and Scenery
Topic: How to make model trees
Replies: 1
Views: 17283

How to make model trees

I have discovered an amazing series of how to videos by Boomer Diorama on YouTube which explains and shows how to make the most creative trees using simple twisted wire and static grass. These videos are in my opinion a real eye opener using simple techniques to achieve outstanding results https://w...
by PeterBowen
Sun May 09, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Loco & Rolling Stock
Topic: HELP drawings photos needed
Replies: 1
Views: 7766

HELP drawings photos needed

I am looking for photos or drawings of an Open Cab Shay locomotive.
by PeterBowen
Sun May 09, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Events - Upcoming
Topic: NMRA BR 2021 Summer Meet Sunday 11 July
Replies: 0
Views: 12620

NMRA BR 2021 Summer Meet Sunday 11 July

Benson Summer Meet 2021 This replaces the cancelled winter meet. It will be in the new Community Hall about 300 yards away from the Parish Hall that we have traditionally used, as the Parish Hall is being refurbished and remodelled during July. We expect the following traders: SCC, Mech Models, Ano...
by PeterBowen
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: Achievement Program Golden Spike Award
Topic: Golden Spike Award Requirements
Replies: 2
Views: 9123

Golden Spike Award Requirements

The Golden Spike is the easiest, and for many people, the first AP award that they earn. It is designed to demonstrate familiarity with different areas of the hobby, rather than expertise in a particular area. So take a look at the requirements – you may find that you have met most, or all of them a...
by PeterBowen
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: Competitions & Challenges
Topic: Time for a new Modelling Challenge
Replies: 1
Views: 9733

Re: Time for a new Modelling Challenge

The Model Tree Shop are sponsoring a Square Foot Challenge of any railroad-related scene in any scale, any era, any theme, that must fit on to a board that is no larger than a square foot 12” x 12” in old money (304.8mm x 304.8mm) that must include some of their scenic material, to be judged at the ...
by PeterBowen
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Competitions & Challenges
Topic: Time for a new Modelling Challenge
Replies: 1
Views: 9733

Time for a new Modelling Challenge

Last year was our 75th Anniversary and we had intended to have a Square Foot Modeling Challenge which was to be judged at the Derby Convention and since Covid killed that it has not stopped the challenge which is still on. To enter you must create a railway related scene in any scale and in any type...
by PeterBowen
Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Narrow Gauge SIG
Topic: Narrow Gauge and Shoreline Gazette
Replies: 1
Views: 24284

Re: Narrow Gauge and Shoreline Gazette

Koos

Do you have an update to this?

Peter
by PeterBowen
Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Competitions & Challenges
Topic: 2020 Square Foot Challenge
Replies: 2
Views: 8382

Re: 2020 Square Foot Challenge

Kathy,

Well done...

Peter
by PeterBowen
Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Chief Dispatcher
Topic: Help is at Hand
Replies: 0
Views: 18511

Help is at Hand

If you are working towards your Chief Dispatcher Certificate or want more info on how to do it - I can help.
by PeterBowen
Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: Competitions & Challenges
Topic: 2020 Square Foot Challenge
Replies: 2
Views: 8382

2020 Square Foot Challenge

Happy New Year to all of our members, readers and supporters of the NMRA British Region. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the region and it is going to be a great year with lots of model railroading. The Model Tree Shop (see their ad on page 23 of the January/February Roundhouse) are sponsoring a Squ...
by PeterBowen
Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Forum Info, Rules, Help
Topic: 2017 Convention
Replies: 5
Views: 16347

Re: 2017 Convention

Clinics:

I have offered to do a clinic on weathering using Pan Pastels as a followup to my weathering clinics at the 2015 and 2016 Conventions.

Plus an easy to make backdrop for photographing your favourite models... but you have to be there to see it...!

Peter Bowen
by PeterBowen
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: OPSIG
Topic: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC
Replies: 5
Views: 37631

Re: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC

I too would be interested in getting a copy. Peter Bowen


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by PeterBowen
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: OPSIG
Topic: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC
Replies: 5
Views: 37631

Re: Bruce Chubb Articles in RMC

PeterLJ wrote:Hi

I understand that Bruce Chubb has written a number of articles on signalling and signal control panels in the RMC. Can any one please provide me with details?

Thanks

Peter



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by PeterBowen
Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: Competitions & Challenges
Topic: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car
Replies: 4
Views: 18030

Re: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car

I started to build directly on the plan - a method which I used in the past when building framing components or the sides of buildings. http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2635.jpeg http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2634.jpeg http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/0...
by PeterBowen
Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: Competitions & Challenges
Topic: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car
Replies: 4
Views: 18030

Re: Winter 2016 Challenge - Peter Bowen - Scratchbuilt Freight Car

Step 2 - First attempt at building Measuring and laying out materials. I like to use Mt. Albert stripwood because it is virtually grain free, and cuts nicely. http://stlandh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2784.jpeg I use the Chopper from NWSL because it cuts clean vertical cuts http://stlandh.c...