drduncan Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) I seem to recall that today was the expected publication date of MRJ.... Shall we bet on when it appears? Or how long before someone takes the huff and has this thread locked? Whenever it comes out, I’ll be waiting with great anticipation for what I’m sure will be an excellent read and worth the wait. Duncan Edited January 11, 2018 by drduncan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Experience tells me that, whatever the publication date is, I will get my sub copy about a week after everyone else, including Smiths. It's worth the wait though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted January 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2018 It's out!.... My subscription copy arrived (Devizes), about an hour ago. Wife and daughters have just gone out to a kiddies birthday party, so time for a good read. Barry Norman is in the editorial chair and has compiled an issue with something for everyone, as follows: Abbey Street by Jas Millham Small Suppliers Forum Touchcab by Peter Kirmond Midland Goods Office by Richard Ellis The New Toad E by Karl Crowther An English Elm by Barry Norman How to Make A Smokebox by Laurie Griffin Improving A Pannier by Mike Baker Point Rodding In 2mm by Laurie Adams Letters Diary Regards Dan 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted January 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2018 There's at least one article of interest to me in there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 ...Shall we bet on when it appears? Was someone going to run a book on this? Or how long before someone takes the huff and has this thread locked?... 1-3 on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted January 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) I think the texture and colouring of the brickwork on Richard Ellis' Midland Goods Office is the most convincing I've ever seen. Hmm, I've had a packet of Das modelling clay sat on my shelf for a good 8 years (it's still soft!). Perhaps some experimentation is called for? Regards Dan Edited January 20, 2018 by Dan Randall 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Still not in my local purveyors, but it looks good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Not in Portsmouth ‘smiffs... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I think the texture and colouring of the brickwork on Richard Ellis' Midland Goods Office is the most convincing I've ever seen. Hmm, I've had a packet of Das modelling clay sat on my shelf for a good 8 years (it's still soft!). Perhaps some experimentation is called for? Regards Dan It's me! And thank you for your kind comments, yet to receive my copy...! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2018 It's me! And thank you for your kind comments, yet to receive my copy...! The recognition is more than justified, Richard. Well done! Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2018 The recognition is more than justified, Richard. Well done! Rob The cover picture is fantastic. Fans of Richard's work will be pleased to know that I have an article in hand on how he makes those very realistic sacks, boxes, bales etc which make up the load. It will appear in my next MRJ which is a couple of issues away - and I will be pestering him for an article on his Midland in Bristol cameo entry when it's finished - unless Barry has already bagged it! Jerry 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2018 Say what you like about MRJ but what other magazine gives you the ability to examine some really tiny stools? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2018 Just been forced through my letterbocks in Baff... there goes any hope of me finishing the housework - I know the boll0cking will be worth it (and I haven't even opened it yet) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Say what you like about MRJ but what other magazine gives you the ability to examine some really tiny stools? A proud moment for Ned. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2018 Mine came this morning as well and I'm looking at the cover photo of Ned and his cart as I type this. I just love Tricky's little layout, excellent modelling. The article on the 7mm pannier may also be apposite for one of my future projects, too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 . . . . what other magazine gives you the ability to examine some really tiny stools? Rabbit Fancier? G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin2 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Still not in WH Smiths in Stockport this morning - very disappointing waste of a bus fare. ...R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Mine came this morning at such an abnormally early hour that I thought it was Saturday's delivery running late. I will read it properly in bed - fancied an early night - with particular attention to Karl Crowther's treatment of the Parkside kit for the LNER Toad. It is always a joy to read the writings of Jas Millham [Abbey Street] and I expect to read the article on 2mm point rodding more than once for the simple reason that I will not believe it the first time. I note, without comment, that there is a letter from Mrs Trellis. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2018 Just been forced through my letterbocks in Baff... Doesn't all the water run out? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 An excellent issue, and certainly a lot in there to read and enjoy. Having a few weeks ago created a boiler and smokebox to replace the Milky Bar one in a London Road kit (nothing much wrong with it, I just wanted something to provide a bit more room for the motor) I found Laurie Griffin's article very interesting. At the time I'd wondered about doing it his way, but in the end decided to do it with 3D printing (boiler, smokebox and ash-hopper all in one item), so out of pure curiosity, and in no way critical of Laurie's lovely work, I timed how long it would take to create a similar item to the one in the mag. with Sketchup, at which I am very far from being an expert. The result pictured here took ten minutes from start to finish. Now, I'm far from saying that this is the way of the future, or it should always be done this way, or any such thing; but it doesn't half make one think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Still not in WH Smiths in Stockport this morning - very disappointing waste of a bus fare.Popped up in Ealing today. I like the article on Toad E-ing. ...there is a letter from Mrs Trellis. An entire page to herself this time. All the other letters have been shoved onto the previous page! Edited January 25, 2018 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 An entire page to herself this time. All the other letters have been shoved onto the previous page! Phew! I'm glad he's still with us. I was starting to worry. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiths park Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Arrived at Newcastle smiths this morning. Lovely modelling - showing it to my work colleagues and got plenty of gasps of amazement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Mine came this morning at such an abnormally early hour that I thought it was Saturday's delivery running late. I will read it properly in bed - fancied an early night - with particular attention to Karl Crowther's treatment of the Parkside kit for the LNER Toad. It is always a joy to read the writings of Jas Millham [Abbey Street] and I expect to read the article on 2mm point rodding more than once for the simple reason that I will not believe it the first time. I note, without comment, that there is a letter from Mrs Trellis. Chris Picked a copy up from the local purveyor this afternoon. I plan to peruse it this evening in the company of a mug of cocoa and a few digestive biscuits, after watching, in honour of Burns Night, the most recent episode of the attempt to push a railway line through the Great Glen! I note that you observe a missive from Mrs Trellis. I assume that its a precis of previous issues, and I shall read it in due course. Phew! I'm glad he's still with us. I was starting to worry. P Well, yes...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2018 That 2mm point rodding is stunning, as is nearly everything in the modelled trackwork. Shame about the gaps in the pcb not being filled: completely destroyed the illusion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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