After my last posting, I was contacted by Paul Cooledge who was kind enough to share with me his exceptional utility pole model above. He explained his methods as follows: “I completed this scratch-built 1/87th scale model on March 4th as part of a Railroad-Line Forum challenge and thought that being a fellow utility pole enthusiast […]
Each of us has a defined number of hours we can dedicate to the hobby. That being the case, it makes sense to focus on things that provide not only the most enjoyment but the most visual impact as well. Vertical elements, specifically utility poles, if well executed can really elevate the appearance of our scenes. […]
Decades ago I had a sales trainer that happened to be a former WWII battleship gunner. He was emphatic in consistently making his point that we should practice our sales technique BEFORE we were in front of a customer. He made the point at every session and then immediately drew the analogy to his days in […]
You’re 55, 60, or 65. You’ve wanted a layout your entire life and you spend hours fantasizing about ‘the day’. By that I mean the day when the kids are out of the nest, retirement final yields some free time, or the necessary space frees up. Fantasizing is one thing but what about effective preparation? […]
Many view me as a champion of small model railroads. I’m really not. They’re just a means to an end. What I am is a strong believer in is finding ways to get those not actively engaged in the hobby actually in the game. Small, easy to achieve, layouts are just the most practical way […]