After reading Niel's editorial about famous modelers, I thought i'd come up with a current list of popular modelers. Here's two I thought should be on the list of Modern Model Kings
Lance Mindheim - He has popularized secondary branches and relistic switching design into Model railroad
Pelle Soberg - The most renowned expert in building and detailing a layout. Noto nly the best Euro Modeler, but also one of the best World modelers!
Who else should be on this list?
Paul Scoles
MIke Confalone
Doug Foscale
MIke Rose
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/
Besides a couple already mentioned...
Paul Dolkos
Bill Darnaby - Maumee Route
Cliff Powers - Mississippi, Alabama & Gulf (MA&G)
Dick Elwell - Hoosac Valley Lines RR
Bob Grech
I think Pele does some amazing scenery and structure work modeling modern railroading. I would be curious how well he'd do modeling the transition era.
Tom
https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling
Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
Let me put in a vote for the Unsung Model Railroader.
That's all the folks out there in the trenches who might not get noticed in esteamed magazines like MR, but who represents us all.
In the internet age, anyone can be a shining example to others, offer a great idea, or construct that astounding model -- and get their stuff out there to help, encourage, or inadvertently discourage those afraid to put their toe in the water of actually building a kit or layout, detailing a favorite diesel model, or putting up some pics of their work so everyone can see.
In fact, the Unsung Model Railroader sounds a lot like folks I've been known to hang with on WPF.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
mlehman Let me put in a vote for the Unsung Model Railroader. That's all the folks out there in the trenches who might not get noticed in esteamed magazines like MR, but who represents us all. In the internet age, anyone can be a shining example to others, offer a great idea, or construct that astounding model -- and get their stuff out there to help, encourage, or inadvertently discourage those afraid to put their toe in the water of actually building a kit or layout, detailing a favorite diesel model, or putting up some pics of their work so everyone can see. In fact, the Unsung Model Railroader sounds a lot like folks I've been known to hang with on WPF.
I second that!
Dennis Blank Jr.
CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,Bossman,Slavedriver,Engineer,Trackforeman,Grunt. Birdsboro & Reading Railroad
rdgk1se3019 mlehman Let me put in a vote for the Unsung Model Railroader. That's all the folks out there in the trenches who might not get noticed in esteamed magazines like MR, but who represents us all. In the internet age, anyone can be a shining example to others, offer a great idea, or construct that astounding model -- and get their stuff out there to help, encourage, or inadvertently discourage those afraid to put their toe in the water of actually building a kit or layout, detailing a favorite diesel model, or putting up some pics of their work so everyone can see. In fact, the Unsung Model Railroader sounds a lot like folks I've been known to hang with on WPF. I second that!
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SGTDUPREY?feature=guide
Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
To my mind.
1.Lance Mindhiem.You gotta love his prototypical ISL designs and IMHO these designs should become a standard design that kills the "Time Waster Saver.
2.Tony Koester-still going strong as a prototype modeling advocate.
Those are the top two.I don't really care for the come and go MR authors since I've seen a lot come and go over the last 58 years so IMHO they don't have a place in any type of "who's who" maybe a "Here today gone tomorrow" list.
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I agree the unsung modelers that share their knowledge and modeling on this and other forums should be included in a who's who and that who's who should include all modelers of all skill levels and not just the top dogs.
Why in heaven's name do I think that?
As we all know there are several thousand gifted modelers and we should also know there are unknown thousands of average Joe modelers.
So,why not give them time in the spot light of praise as well?
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
VOTE 1 the unsung model railroader.
This is the guy or girl you meet at the local model railroad club who has the help and answers you need when you need them it could even be one of us.
The ones that get put on a pedestal we end up to busy worshiping and treating there every word they print as holy text ,
We often forget they are ordinary model railroaders who are just very well practiced at the craft and do not feel able to ask them ERR just how do you do this bit?? and why.
Most of us just don't even think we could equal them as they are the model railroad gods.
So I for one am sure I would not want that pedestal or the adulation that goes with it.
regards John
John Busby So I for one am sure I would not want that pedestal or the adulation that goes with it. regards John
Nor would I John..
I never cared much for being in the limelight after winning a local catfishing derby..
I wouldn't want that in the hobby..No sir not a'tall.
I really liked the stuff that Malcom Furlow produced. The fact that he is an artist shows through on the things I saw, that he produced. John Olson is another Model Railroader that I think highly of. I used both of these guys and Dave Frary as mentors when I started building my present layout in 1988. Both John and Malcom had a way of presenting the process of building a model railroad in an easy, clear; but, concise method and above all have fun with it!
I assume we are talking about current people, involved in the hobby and I don't know if either John or Malcom are still involved. However, these were the guys who did it for me, along with the standbys: John Allen, John Armstrong, etc...
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
My Guy is Cliff Powers, his work is fantastic. I wish I could work with him with his modeling for awhile, there is a chance I could improve. But not to his standards.
And lets not forget some of our own.
-Dr. Wayne
-Grampy Trains (D.J.)
-Crandall
-Jarrell
-Tom White
These guys and others continue to raise the Bar for us and lead us to doing bigger and better modeling.
Thanks Fellas for Sharing and Caring. You are appreciated.
Johnboy out........................and trying to improve
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
I'll add another vote for Pelle Soeborg. At first glance it's difficult to tell his modeling from the real thing. That's what modeling is all about.
Stu
Streamlined steam, oh, what a dream!!
On the topic of Unsung Model Railroaders, the first forum member who comes to mind is doctorwayne.
I say this without his knowledge or approval but, what the heck, knowing Wayne as I do, he will be flattered.
There are other forum members who also come to mind, but I will leave it there for now.
Rich
P.S. Maybe we need a thread on Unsung Model Railroaders.
Alton Junction
richhotrain P.S. Maybe we need a thread on Unsung Model Railroaders.
I thought this WAS a thread on recognizing Unsung Model Railroaders?
richhotrain On the topic of Unsung Model Railroaders, the first forum member who comes to mind is doctorwayne. I say this without his knowledge or approval but, what the heck, knowing Wayne as I do, he will be flattered. There are other forum members who also come to mind, but I will leave it there for now. Rich P.S. Maybe we need a thread on Unsung Model Railroaders.
I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich,
Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others.
But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights!
And yet he runs trains with helpers - it must be magic.
He is by far the single modeler on this forum who I respect most as a person and a modeler.
Sheldon
Hi,
I sure don't disagree with the previous posters. The quality work of some of "our own" is just amazing!
That being said, may I nominate Andy Sperandeo - a favorite author, modeler, and inspiration of mine for many, many years.
ENJOY !
Mobilman44
Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central
NP2626 richhotrain P.S. Maybe we need a thread on Unsung Model Railroaders. I thought this WAS a thread on recognizing Unsung Model Railroaders?
Maybe it is now, but it started out as a Who's Who of Sung Model Railroaders.
ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights!
LOL, plus he owns at least one Bachmann steamer.
Just about all the above mentioned, are a great inspiration to most of us, but the person who I rate at the top of the list by far, would be, George Sellios. I visited the Franklin & South Manchester RR many times.and each time I go I'm always finding something I hadn't seen in my previous visits. The man is truly amazing.
Sam
ollevon Just about all the above mentioned, are a great inspiration to most of us, but the person who I rate at the top of the list by far, would be, George Sellios. I visited the Franklin & South Manchester RR many times.and each time I go I'm always finding something I hadn't seen in my previous visits. The man is truly amazing. Sam
I absolutly agree with you Sam! In my opinion there is no one better at the hobby than George Sellios!
I would also add Eric Brooman with his Utah Belt as someone who I admire for his scenery work.
richhotrain ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights! LOL, plus he owns at least one Bachmann steamer. Rich
One? He is like me, I think there is a whole fleet of them at his house.
Of course like me, he changes them around a bit...........
ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights! And yet he runs trains with helpers - it must be magic. He is by far the single modeler on this forum who I respect most as a person and a modeler. Sheldon
I agree with you about Wayne's talents, Sheldon. I always enjoy when he posts an example of something. Wayne's a terrific modeler.
I have to ask though: Would you respect Wayne as much if he did run his layout with DCC and and no Bachmann locomotives in his roster? Why even bring the topic up?
tstage ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights! And yet he runs trains with helpers - it must be magic. He is by far the single modeler on this forum who I respect most as a person and a modeler. Sheldon I agree with you about Wayne's talents, Sheldon. I always enjoy when he posts an example of something. Wayne's a terrific modeler. I have to ask though: Would you respect Wayne as much if he did run his layout with DCC and and no Bachmann locomotives in his roster? Why even bring the topic up? Tom
I also agree with everyone about Waynes talents.
As far as Sheldon is concerned, maybe he should have followed his intuitions: "I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons..."
Sounds to me like Sheldon feels your not a real "Model Railroader" unless you still operate your railroad with DC and own 45 Bachmann locos!
Let's not forget Jon Grant. As far as getting everything right as far as detail, he is one modeler that really comes to mind.
Over my life, first with my Dad and then on my own I have been lucky enough to have seen a few layouts in homes of people that don't belong to clubs, have few friends in the hobby and are completely below the Radar when it comes to MRR. Their work is second to none. They have highly detailed basement empires that they have spent a good part of their lives working on, only to be thrown in the trash upon their deaths. To be popular you not only need to be good, but also be willing to share and take on a bit of a leadership role no matter what endeavor one follows. We need to appreciate and thank those people.
However, throughout my life, whether it be work or outside interest, I have learned that most popular doesn't necessarily mean best. I just wonder, that for every great layout and Model Railroader we know about, how many just come and go never to be heard from or recognized.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
ATLANTIC CENTRAL richhotrain ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights! LOL, plus he owns at least one Bachmann steamer. Rich One? He is like me, I think there is a whole fleet of them at his house. Of course like me, he changes them around a bit........... Sheldon
Hey, I said "at least one".
LOL
Of course I would, I have great respect for Tony Koester, who I have conversed with by Email on several occasions, I have great respect for most everybody who has been mentioned on here, even if I do not care for their particular style (I'm not into the cartoon thing, and don't go in for heavy, depressing, excessive weathering).
My point was simply that Wayne, like me, fails the "go along to get along, politically correct, do what is popular" test. Be it Bachmann locos, DC, selectively compressed passenger cars, sprung trucks or whatever. Wayne and I don't do everything the same or see the hobby exactly the same way, but we respect each others choices because they are informed choices that suit our interests and goals in the hobby, as opposed to just doing what everyone else is doing.
I'm not trying to speak for Wayne, but I suspect he would agree.
NP2626 tstage ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights! And yet he runs trains with helpers - it must be magic. He is by far the single modeler on this forum who I respect most as a person and a modeler. Sheldon I agree with you about Wayne's talents, Sheldon. I always enjoy when he posts an example of something. Wayne's a terrific modeler. I have to ask though: Would you respect Wayne as much if he did run his layout with DCC and and no Bachmann locomotives in his roster? Why even bring the topic up? Tom I also agree with everyone about Waynes talents. As far as Sheldon is concerned, maybe he should have followed his intuitions: "I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons..." Sounds to me like Sheldon feels your not a real "Model Railroader" unless you still operate your railroad with DC and own 45 Bachmann locos!
Neither of those things are criteria for anything. As for the "real Model Railroader" question, I think the definition of the word "model" as a verb sums up how I feel about that.
And that makes Wayne a clear winner.
ATLANTIC CENTRAL NP2626 tstage ATLANTIC CENTRAL I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons, but I agree with Rich, Wayne gets my vote way above all of those others. But wait, is this allowed? Wayne does not use DCC, or sound, or even headlights! And yet he runs trains with helpers - it must be magic. He is by far the single modeler on this forum who I respect most as a person and a modeler. Sheldon I agree with you about Wayne's talents, Sheldon. I always enjoy when he posts an example of something. Wayne's a terrific modeler. I have to ask though: Would you respect Wayne as much if he did run his layout with DCC and and no Bachmann locomotives in his roster? Why even bring the topic up? Tom I also agree with everyone about Waynes talents. As far as Sheldon is concerned, maybe he should have followed his intuitions: "I was going to stay out of this one for a number of reasons..." Sounds to me like Sheldon feels your not a real "Model Railroader" unless you still operate your railroad with DC and own 45 Bachmann locos! Neither of those things are criteria for anything. As for the "real Model Railroader" question, I think the definition of the word "model" as a verb sums up how I feel about that. And that makes Wayne a clear winner. Sheldon
Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen, I like all you guys, so don't make me pick favorites.
You are all excellent modelers.
To return to the original topic.
Clark Propst, who models the Minneapolis & St. Louis at Mason City, Iowa. Example: http://www.cashgroth.com/index.html
Elizabeth Allen, who is both a superb modeler and an expert on SP diesels. Here's her SDP45 priot to painting: http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/lizsdp45&page=all
After: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckape/5880195278/ note that no two fans are the same and, yes, that's correct.
As a group, how about the members of the LaMesa Model Railroad Club who are reproducing the line over Tehachapi? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muewu9xLguU There are some anomalies in this videos (like tunnel motors and a couple of cab-forwards on #59, the "West Coast" at Caliente), but the work is outstanding.
Tom Johnson, Logansport & Indiana Northern Railroad: http://cprailmmsub.blogspot.com/2012/03/more-backdrop-artistry-tom-johnsons.html
Just a few of my favorites.
Andre