Stonewalls Unlimited -
By Mike Tylick, MMR
Michael Tylick,MMR, owner of Raildesign Services, will demonstrate methods of constructing
masonry walls with the use of handmade modular castings instead of tedious hand carving
We’ll start with a simple and foolproof way to make rough surfaced stones-
This approach uses inexpensive materials and is adaptable to any scale and era, and
can be used to replicate many different styles of masonry. The techniques involved
were derived from early articles by Jack Work-
Few tools will be necessary, a hobby knife with dull blades-
This clinic requires advance registration and is limited to the first 25 people who sign up and a $10 fee is charged.
EXTRA FARE PARTICIPATION CLINICS
High End Oak Trees-
By Bill Brown, MMR
This is a make-
Building Bar Mills “Magee’s Tire Repair Shop”
By Andy Reynolds
Andy Reynolds chose this Bar Mills kit, as it’s a suggested kit for not only
the beginner, but the advanced modeler. You’ll either be perfecting your skill-
We will go over where the common mistakes are usually made, and then what to do “first” in kit building, as well as what can be done later on. We plan on gluing, staining, painting, weathering as well as learning decaling techniques. The participants will then discuss proper placement of their diorama, for maximum impact for short money.
• Each participant will need to bring their own tools which should include;
• favorite cutting knife such as X-
• Pounce wheel (for making "nail holes")
• Cutting surface if available
• Flat Nail Boards (Black Emery on foam core type is good. Revlon or store brand.
• Assorted small paint brushes
• Favorite paints and stains, of your color choices for building & trim
• Small squaring device
• Steel ruler or straight edge (HO scale-
• Small wood clamps (such as Micro Mark #85421)
This clinic requires advanced registration and is limited to the first 20 people who sign up.
DCC University, Parts 1 and 2 -
By Erich Whitney & Kaylee Zheng
JMRI is an open-
Part 1 of this two-
Part 2 of the series will focus on speed matching locomotives. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops as well as their USB to DCC interface hardware, i.e. Digitrax PR3, to this series.
It is strongly recommended that each attendee attempt to test their computer and DCC
interface before coming to the convention. Additionally, attendees are also encouraged to bring two DCC equipped locomotives to practice speed matching. The two parts of this clinic are scheduled on different days so that attendees will have time more time to work with the software between sessions if they wish to do so. Seating is limited due to space constraints and to give the clinicians a chance to work with the attendees.
This clinic requires advance registration and is limited to the first 15 people who sign up.
Making an Origami Wreath/Pinwheel
By Rosemary Mezzocchi
Make an Origami wreath that turns into a movable pinwheel and back to a wreath. The clinician will provide all materials for this project. Come join in on the fun.
Bonus project: You must bring a crisp $1.00 bill that you will turn into a bow tie.
Limit 15 people. Fare $5.00
Making an Origami Cube
By Rosemary Mezzocchi
Clinician will show and guide you in making an Origami cube. The clinician will provide all the materials required for this project. Come join in on the fun.
Bonus project: You must bring a crisp $1.00 bill that you will turn into a bow tie.
Limit 15 people. Fare $5.00
Soldering for Model Railroaders
By Erich Whitney
In this clinic, you will learn and practice techniques required to solder electrical circuits, wiring, and track work. You will build a power supply circuit board that you’ll be able to take home and use on your layout. You’ll also practice soldering feeder wires to your track and learn how to properly make a soldered wire connection. The power supply kit is included as part of the clinic registration and soldering irons and solder will be provided. If you would like to bring your soldering iron along to use instead, please do so.
Participation will be limited to the first 16 to register and a $ 15 fee is charged.
Building a Funaro & Camerlengo Gondola
By Steve Funaro
In this clinic, participants will build a Funaro & Camerlengo 40 ft. Gondola. The kit is a Lehigh Valley 36' ONE PIECE BODY Steel Mill Gondola with Decals (F&C #6700). There is a $25 charge for this clinic which covers the cost of the kit which is normally 39.99.
Each participant will need to bring their own tools which should
include;
1) X-
2) Pin Vise with #78, #79 #74, 1/32" and 1/16 drill bits
3) Flat Nail Boards (Black Emery on foam core type. Revlon or store
brand.)
4) Small Pair of Cutting Pliers
5) Small Needle Nose Pliers
6) Tweezers
7) Kadee #5 or #58 Couplers
8) Pair of Bettendorf Trucks (We suggest Kadee Metal trucks)
9) Super-
10) Square
This clinic is limited to the first 25 people who sign up.