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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by FundyNorthern It might be an idea to first see what other similar books are out there. I have a copy of Wayne Wesolowski's book "Model Railroad Scratchbuilding" published many years ago in paperback form. Dr. Wesolowski (I think he has a Phd in chemistry) has published many articles in the model railroad press also. There's also "The Model-Building Handbook" by Brick Price. Brick's firm builds models for movies and TV programs. There probably are many more.[/quote] You are absolutely correct. But I don't see those works mentioned hardly at all in the contemporary press and you don't see them marketed anywhere at all! Railroad Model Craftsman is currently doing a series called "Scratchbuilder's Corner" But the common perception for that many people seem to have about that magazine is that it is for old foghies who are 20 years behind the times, and that it is the magazine for people who can't cut it for Model Railraoder. I belive that is false and while the magazine has an older style to it, I like it and believe that Model Railroader is the magazine for people who can't cut it for Railroad Model Craftsman. (Yeah I know MR is the better known magazine, but their standards for craftsmanship are much lower to in my opinion. You won't find how to detail a mostly detailed Ready to Run GP-9 in RMC) [quote]QUOTE: If you are still interested in offering a book for publication, do you have credentials that a publisher would want to see? Have you had articles published in the model railroad press? Have you earned Achievement Program certificates from the NMRA? Etc. [/quote] I probably don't at this time. But I am not really worried about a publisher. I have contacts with a local printshop that is geared to print books, and they do really good work. I just have worry about getting them distributed. As for articles in the Model Railroad press, I have submitted a few, but they have not been printed yet, and no word on when they will be printed iether. As for the NMRA Achievment Program, I have looked at it, considered it, thought I should join so I can bag it, but $40.00 for a bunch of papers I can already get over the internet, and a magazine who's sample issiue I was sent really didn't appeal to me that much, and the privilage of having the ability to go through the NMRA Achievment Program. I can think of better things to Spend my money on. (Keep in mind the NMRA has a viatal and important role in our hobby. Its just I don't need to join it for what I want to do) [quote]QUOTE: As per one other suggestion in this thread, such material does not have to be scale specific - supply the methods and allow readers to adjust material needs to their own scales.[/quote] Agreed, Thats why say for a 40 Foot Double Sheathed Box Car, the list of materials will read something like, Scribed Basswood scribed at intervals to depict 2 in wide boards. Barber S-2 Truks K-Style Brake detail set Wire of suitibe diameter to depict Brake piping Brake wheel Wire of suitible Diamter to be brake wheel staff. Kadee Couplers for your scale. Floquil Box Car Red Decals for your choice of road name in your scale. I figure a parts list like that offeres eneough flexibility to be applied across all scales. [quote]QUOTE: Good luck - you'll need it![/quote] Thank You. I find though that I have a tendency to make my own luck. [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Avondaleguy I'd like to see some information on the importance of the quality of your workspace and your tools, when it comes to scratchbuilding, kitbashing, painting, or detailing. My mistake was growing up with extremely poor habits of workspace cleanliness and organization, and I have to admit it shows in the models I produce. I simply have too much clutter; if I had dedicated shelves, say, for paint, versus for styrene sheets, versus kitmingle-remnants, or even families of tools, I might be a bit more productive than I am. I'm 33, been modeling seriously for 20 years, and I'm only now starting to learn these lessons. Nobody ever modeled proper "table manners" for me! Instead, I read the articles on how easy it is to build from scratch, went at it, and created a never-ending cycle of clutter. [/quote] I can do that. I figured a chapter on tools was a given. But cleanliness of the workbench can be covered as well. James
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