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Classic Model Railroading - The Franchise

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 7, 2008 2:23 PM

Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I call being the judge for "The Amazing Scratchbuilders"!!! That way I get to take home all the models......Whistling [:-^]

This is the funniest thread ever!!!!! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by AltonFan on Monday, January 7, 2008 2:28 PM
 Railphotog wrote:

Speaking of humor, anyone remember the issue of MR parodied by The Onion a few years ago?

Blush [:I] 

 

Actually, if you go back to some editions of MR from the 1950s, there were ads that featured famous strippers of the day posing (fully clothed) with model railroad equipment...

Dan

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Posted by tomikawaTT on Monday, January 7, 2008 2:44 PM
 AltonFan wrote:
 Railphotog wrote:

Speaking of humor, anyone remember the issue of MR parodied by The Onion a few years ago?

Blush [:I] 

 

Actually, if you go back to some editions of MR from the 1950s, there were ads that featured famous strippers of the day posing (fully clothed) with model railroad equipment...

Not to mention ads with line drawings of well-endowed 'swimmers' in suits that were as risque as anything seen on a contemporary (pre-bikini) beach.  Plus, some double-entendres in the articles and editorial comment that would get this post deep-sixed in a heartbeat if I quoted them here!

Times have changed.

Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - not a bikini in sight)

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Posted by Midnight Railroader on Monday, January 7, 2008 3:02 PM
 Railphotog wrote:
 tomikawaTT wrote:

Just one question.  In America's New Top Model Railroaders, do the modelers get to wear the swimsuits, or are you going to stock the scene with bikini-fillers to serve as distractions?  (Guaranteed winner - a manually dexterous young lady who can build a decent model and BE a decent model simultaneously.  I've known several.)

There IS a precedent for this - ever looked at magazines for flying model aircraft?  They usually have one or two scantily clad young woman holding or standing near a model aircraft.  I always wondered if they really built that model!

Speaking of humor, anyone remember the issue of MR parodied by The Onion a few years ago?

Blush [:I] 

 

I loved that issue!
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Posted by MAbruce on Monday, January 7, 2008 3:19 PM

Here's an idea based on a show my wife makes me occasionally endure: 

"What Not to Model" (based on What Not to Wear).  Two expert modelers attempt to enlighten challenged MRR hobbyists by first mocking their work and modeling choices, then making suggestions on what they should have done (or do to improve their work), then turn them loose in a major hobby store with $5000.00 to spend - all while watching them on camera to make fun of their shopping trip.  In the end, their purchases and/or layout improvements are shown off to their (hopefully) relieved MRR communities.

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Posted by Jetrock on Monday, January 7, 2008 4:39 PM
 selector wrote:

G scale on a 4X8 - uncharted territory just begging to be found.

 Sez who?

And here's a 7/8n2 scale (G scale track, modeling in 1:13.7 scale, 2-foot gauge) layout:

 Carl Arendt's micro layouts page has a lot of ideas for layouts much smaller than 4x8, many of which are intende for G-scale narrow gauge (like Gn15, G scale on HO track representing 15" narrow gauge) but some of the smaller, say, 2x4 foot layouts (like the many On30 layouts) could be up-scaled to G, if you really wanted to.

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Posted by andrechapelon on Monday, January 7, 2008 7:00 PM

 

Realistic Layout Design On A Dime. In this program, participants take their cues from Tony Koester's book "Realistic Layout Design" only they are charged with the task of making it so that the layout costs no more than $500 when all is said and done.

Train Chasers. Sorta like "Storm Chasers" only involving trains instead of tornadoes.

Mega Layout Disasters. Examples of really hideous layouts.

Andre 

 

It's really kind of hard to support your local hobby shop when the nearest hobby shop that's worth the name is a 150 mile roundtrip.
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Posted by on30francisco on Monday, January 7, 2008 7:30 PM
 Jetrock wrote:
 selector wrote:

G scale on a 4X8 - uncharted territory just begging to be found.

 Sez who?

And here's a 7/8n2 scale (G scale track, modeling in 1:13.7 scale, 2-foot gauge) layout:

 Carl Arendt's micro layouts page has a lot of ideas for layouts much smaller than 4x8, many of which are intende for G-scale narrow gauge (like Gn15, G scale on HO track representing 15" narrow gauge) but some of the smaller, say, 2x4 foot layouts (like the many On30 layouts) could be up-scaled to G, if you really wanted to.

Carl Arendt's site is extremely creative and innovative and is proof that anyone can have a layout no matter what space you have or what scale you choose. After seeing his site, I've been tempted to try 7/8 n2 or even 7/8 n18 (7/8 scale on O scale track). I currently do G and Gn15 scale and love it. These facets of modeling offer those who enjoy scratchbuilding and kitbashing excellent opportunities as well as low cost modeling - and it's very easy to do in a large scale.

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Posted by reklein on Monday, January 7, 2008 7:38 PM
Somehow ya gotta work in Coors Silver Bullet Train, Hmm,Pimp my Loco? Ease back a little on the snow storm though I can't see enough detail.OHH! Pimp My Rides been done? Tough!!
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Posted by concretelackey on Monday, January 7, 2008 7:45 PM

-WHO WANTS TO BE AN ENGINEER?- A fairly well-known talk show host asks a series of questions. With each correct answer you progress from the bathroom attendant in coach to the engineer. Answer wrong and you get pushed off the rear deck.

-HAPPY SHAYS- self explainitory

-VH1's ONE HIT BLUNDERS or WHERE ARE THEY NOW?- For those railroad designs that were so obviously stupid but used anyway or the one of a kind.

-SUPER ROLL XXXVVVIII- Where the toughest ones match up for the big title.

 

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Posted by concretelackey on Monday, January 7, 2008 7:55 PM

-SELECTOR KNOWS BEST-

-CSI, COLD STEAM INVESTIGATION-

 

Ken aka "CL" "TIS QUITE EASY TO SCREW CONCRETE UP BUT TIS DARN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO UNSCREW IT"
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Posted by fsm1000 on Monday, January 7, 2008 8:56 PM
Very funny stuff guys thanks. Thing is though, that with the writers strike I can ALMOST see them doing some of these too. Now how's that for a visual LOL. :)
My name is Stephen and I want to give back to this great hobby. So please pop over to my website and enjoy the free tutorials. If you live near me maybe we can share layouts. :) Have fun and God bless. http://fsm1000.googlepages.com
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Posted by leighant on Monday, January 7, 2008 9:49 PM

 andrechapelon wrote:
Access Kalmbach - A variation of Access Hollywood, only it's a gossip show about MR staffers.

Speaking of gossip, anybody notice that the new guy working on the redone shelf layout in Feb MR looks a bit like a younger Andy Sperandeo?

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Posted by jacon12 on Monday, January 7, 2008 10:02 PM

Dave, you're a dangerous and sick person!  Big Smile [:D]

Jarrell

 

 Dave Vollmer wrote:

I did the Classic Model Railroading thing more as a parody for the "back in my day" and "the hobby is dying" crowds.

On that note,

 HO Scale DCC Modeler of 1950, give or take 30 years.
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Posted by zeis96 on Monday, January 7, 2008 10:49 PM
I would watch Railroad COPS!

hi

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Posted by CMLewis on Monday, January 7, 2008 11:12 PM
 andrechapelon wrote:

America's Next Top Modeler - Scantily clad newbie model railroaders parade their skills (or lack of same) in front of experienced model railroaders in hopes of earning the title "America's Next Top Modeler". The swim suit portion of the contest counts for 50% of the points earned.

Don't think you'd want to see too many of us in a Speedo.Dead [xx(]

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Posted by andrechapelon on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:42 AM

This Old Roundhouse. Shows you how to fix up your deteriorating old roundhouse/engine house. Repair dry rot, replace siding, add new stalls, etc.

Flip That TYCO. Buy cheap junk from the 70's, do a cosmetic fix-up on the item and then re-sell on eBay for a huge profit.

Andre

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Posted by Midnight Railroader on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

 concretelackey wrote:
VH1's ONE HIT BLUNDERS or WHERE ARE THEY NOW?- For those railroad designs that were so obviously stupid but used anyway or the one of a kind.

Episode one will feature Cox:

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Posted by Dave Vollmer on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 10:03 AM
 Midnight Railroader wrote:

I remember that set.  The train kept falling off the end of that incomplete trestle on the right.

The "ampersand" track plan (&) was never as popular as the figure-8.

Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.

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Posted by Dave Vollmer on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:00 AM

Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.

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Posted by andrechapelon on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:00 PM

 Dave Vollmer wrote:

Man, I can't wait for the April issue.

Andre

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Posted by SteamFreak on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 5:17 PM

TV: "Do you remember a time when cookies came fresh from the oven? Petridge Farm remembers!"

Fry: "Ahh, those were the days."

TV: "Do you remember a time when women couldn't vote and certain folk weren't allowed on golf courses? Petridge Farm remembers!"

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Posted by andrechapelon on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 10:33 PM

 zeis96 wrote:
I would watch Railroad COPS!

"Bad modelers, bad modelers, whatcha gonna do?

Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"...............

Andre

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 6:37 AM

The A Train - George Peppard stars as the leader of a group of adventurers who battle full-price LHS's, slow online e-tailers, eBay scammers and Candadian Customs officials to keep prices low for Model Railroaders.  Near the end of each show, he lights a cigar to simulate engine smoke, and says, "I love it when a track plan comes together!"  Mister Wye says, "I pity the fool don't watch this show."  Music by Duke Ellington.

Hanna Montana Rail Link - Teenage girls resort to scanty costumes and forming a rock band to lure boys away from model railroading.  Hanna herself has a secret identity as a modeller, with a huge layout carved into a mountain bunker.

Dallas - Gazillionaire J.R. Ewing builds a replica of Texas in HO-scale on his ranch.  The Houston Container Terminal alone has 75 Heljan container cranes.  He resorts to cross-border raids to kidnap Oklahomans to staff his operating sessions.

N Eye for the HO Guy - Dave Vollmer hosts as N-scalers lead HO modellers through a period of "re-modelling."  Hilarity ensues this week as the team takes Spacemouse out decoder shopping.  He looks on in horror as they open his closet and cart his entire wardrobe to the dumpster, but then realizes that he now has room for a small-scale empire.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by jdtractorboy on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 9:40 AM

What about "The Joy of Painting...Backdrops"  with your certified host Bob Ross.  Learn how to paint "happy" trees and brush, all while learning grooming tecniques that will make your hair look like a pollyfill tree ball!

It will only be shown on participating PBS Stations.  We are also holding our Weekly pledge drive..Please support your local PBS station for other fine programs like this one.

With a $1,000 donation, you will be eligible for a Bob Ross Mug.  Great for rinsing brushes or coffee...or both!

Chuck

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Posted by PASMITH on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 10:53 AM
Do you want to see an article on how I painted my locomotive with stove polish using chemicals recycled from the Love Canal?

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Posted by Kenfolk on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 1:32 PM

The Today Show --

Matt L. travels by rail across the country in the "Where in the World is Matt?" segments.

Al R.'s "Pick Depot of the Day" features a different depot to accompany that region's weather. 

Meredith V. interviews the hot designers of new railroad models.

Ann C. updates the daily scale news (a "short" segment). She also occasionally bungee jumps from a selected trestle.

 

 

 

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Posted by PASMITH on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 3:06 PM
 PASMITH wrote:
Do you want to see an article on how I painted my locomotive with stove polish using chemicals recycled from the Love Canal?

Peter Smith, Memphis


So, if you don't believe me, here it is:




It a Bowser Mountain painted with stove polish. I Built it back in the 50's. I paid something like $42.50 at the time. It had a cast brass boiler. I had to grind off all the cast on piping and details. The smoke deflectors were fashioned from brass sheet and embossed with rivets. I converted it to a 4-8-4 by adding a new trailing truck. I also added over fire jets, a new dome and other details. You will be happy to hear that the tender is a Varney and is made from brass. All this stuff may be of interest to the Classic guys.

If you look closely, here there are some drivers in the background. They are from a Tyco 4-8-0 ( Yikes) That is another article that the editors of Classic Model Railroading may be interested in? But, I hesitate to say that I intend to use the boiler over a Spectrum 4-6-0 mechanism to represent an SP T-1 ( Yikes)

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Posted by concretelackey on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:11 PM
 jdtractorboy wrote:

What about "The Joy of Painting...Backdrops"  with your certified host Bob Ross.  Learn how to paint "happy" trees and brush, all while learning grooming tecniques that will make your hair look like a pollyfill tree ball!

It will only be shown on participating PBS Stations.  We are also holding our Weekly pledge drive..Please support your local PBS station for other fine programs like this one.

With a $1,000 donation, you will be eligible for a Bob Ross Mug.  Great for rinsing brushes or coffee...or both!

Chuck

I'd love to see the out-takes of that show when Bob thinks the cameras are off. lol

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Posted by andrechapelon on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:26 PM

 PASMITH wrote:
 PASMITH wrote:
Do you want to see an article on how I painted my locomotive with stove polish using chemicals recycled from the Love Canal?

Peter Smith, Memphis


So, if you don't believe me, here it is:




It a Bowser Mountain painted with stove polish. I Built it back in the 50's. I paid something like $42.50 at the time. It had a cast brass boiler. I had to grind off all the cast on piping and details. The smoke deflectors were fashioned from brass sheet and embossed with rivets. I converted it to a 4-8-4 by adding a new trailing truck. I also added over fire jets, a new dome and other details. You will be happy to hear that the tender is a Varney and is made from brass. All this stuff may be of interest to the Classic guys.

If you look closely, here there are some drivers in the background. They are from a Tyco 4-8-0 ( Yikes) That is another article that the editors of Classic Model Railroading may be interested in? But, I hesitate to say that I intend to use the boiler over a Spectrum 4-6-0 mechanism to represent an SP T-1 ( Yikes)

Peter Smith, Memphis

Seems to me that there was an article during the John Page era about using stove polish to "paint" a locomotive. Ah, those were the days.

Isn't it about time for the powers that be at Kalmbach resurrect that article? Or is it going to be reserved strictly for the use of "Classic Model Railroading" readers (all 5 of us)?

Andre

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