Marcus-Jay Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) Dear All, I'd just like to publicise the Chiltern Model Railway Associations Interactive Modellers Workshop Chiltern Model Railway Associations Interactive Modellers Workshop later on this year: With an accompanying IMW Facebook Event There will be a number of experts attending (subject to availability) and there will be a wide range of topics covered both in tabletop demos and group talks. Please let me know if there are any general subjects you might be interested in, as there is still room for more. Edited May 19, 2019 by Marcus-Jay change of URL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Ticketing for the event is now open. You need to pre-book a place, but you can pay for it on the day. The Booking Form can be found here We have experts on a multitude of subjects from Scenery and back scenes, to baseboards and card modelling. Probably even some electronics going on! Alternatively, if you have a project or a skill, you would like to demonstrate then PM me and we can see if we can find a space. Please feel free to share the event amongst your friends. Cheers, Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 18 days to go. Ample parking or Arriva operate a 20-minute interval service (321) from Watford Junction station to the end of the road. (Subject to availability) We should have demonstration/experts on: 3d CAD/Modelling Weathering JMRI and computer control Insurance and Valuations Kit Bashing Youtubing and live streaming Prototypical Signalling systems for model railways DCC installation Figure Painting Scenery experts Backscene designers Train simulator route and stock designers PAT Testing Model railway photography Faller car systems even tea and coffee plus much, much more. More details and ticketing information here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 The Chiltern Model Railway Association’s Interactive Modellers Workshop, or IMW, is being held on Saturday 20th July at The Parmiters School, Watford. A few minutes from the M1/M25 junction. Below is a sample of some of the demonstrations that will be going on during the workshop, more will be announced shortly. For tickets please use the form at http://cmra.org.uk/downloads/imw_ticketing_form_2019.pdf Also please feel free to share this post on social media and forums. Faller Road System Demo, Noel Leaver Demonstration and talk about the Faller Road System in N Gauge, and its use on the layout Wickwar. The HO/OO version of the Faller road system is very similar. http://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=1566 PAT Testing How the CMRA can help you stay current with Portable Appliance Testing. On the spot, testing will be available. Modular signalling for model railways, Paul Durell Paul brings his modular colour light signalling solution to the workshop. As seen on the layout Ebsworth Street and Oak View TMD. The system provides a range of modules which allow a fully operational signalling system. https://www.facebook.com/MRSignallingSolutions Scenery, Kathy Millatt Vlogger, NMRA Master Model Railroader, and scenery expert, Kathy will be bringing a current project to discuss with visitors and help them with their scenic issues. Scenery and buildings, Roy Hickman An accomplished scenic and structure modeller with hands-on demonstrations of how to make things. Scratch building, Jeff Moore Veteran modeller and kit basher. Demonstrating the cut and shut method for taking standard models and making them into something new. Tree making demonstration, Jacqui Perrat Scale model trees with ‘personality’. A demonstration of how one can make individual scale model trees, shrubbery and flora. This will bring any layout to life and add a unique perspective to the scenery. www.thetreelady.co.uk Valuations, David Baverstock The valuations officer of the CMRA should be able to advise on how to obtain valuations and advice on how to sell your railway items at auction houses, dealers, in private adverts, and eBay. Exhibiting Layouts, Greg Marshall Providing expert advice to anyone entering, or in, the exhibition circuit on what to expect, pitfalls, and helpful information to help you get your layout out and be seen. www.bwwmrc.co.uk Minnie Bridge, John Baggaley Set in the late 1960s/early 1970s the layout represents a small London Transport loco and minor permanent way depot in a fictitious location ‘Somewhere-in-London’. This layout is based on the assumption that in the late 1930s London Transport inherited a former mainline railway’s goods depot somewhere on the northern side of the Circle Line between Kings Cross and Moorgate. In reality, there is not really any such location, but the aim is to give a compact shunting layout capable of running LT pannier locos, Met electrics and some service stock. www.mmdmrc.org.uk Oakley Green, Jamie and Luke Mathlin Oakley Green is a OO layout set in the middle of the 1970s, primarily Southern Region, but the odd Northern invader. The Parcel Depot is based on sheds found at Waterloo at the time, the oil depot is loosely based around Micheldever near Winchester and the service depot is based on the works at Eastleigh at the time, it is fully DCC and all locos have sound. The layout live streams to either Youtube or Facebook and Luke will be talking about how this is done and what is required to make that happen. Jamie will also be talking about and demonstrating his unique photographic styles. https://www.facebook.com/oakleygreenlayout/ MERG Founded in 1967, the Model Railway Electronics Group actively promotes and advances the use of electronic and computer technology for model railway operation, whatever the era. Model railways are ideally suited to take advantage of these technologies, and the application of electronics and computers can be used to good effect to add enhanced features and realism to model railway operation. There will be explanations and demonstrations of railway electronics, kits along with soldering and kit construction techniques. https://www.merg.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/MERG50/ 3D modelling, Daniel Prasal A family company providing 3D printing, 3D modelling and visualisation services, providing our 3D modelling and visualisation since 2014 as a Bespoke CAD Services. From concept to finished item Daniel will be demonstrating how 3D CAD design is used to create and 3D printing technology using DLP resin printer. www.3dprintingcorner.co.uk DCC demos, Coastal DCC Offering advice and assistance, along with some fitting demonstrations. www.coastaldcc.co.uk facebook/coastaldcc Figure Painting, Cat Dickerson Offering help, tips, and advice on figure painting, in any scale. JMRI and computer control, Pete Brownlow Layout demonstrating some of the things people can learn at Missenden weekends, including baseboards, track building, wiring, DCC, MERG CBUS, computer control using JMRI. www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk Missenden / Weathering, Barry Coussins Barry demonstrates some of the techniques use to weather model vehicles and buildings to take away the out of the box feel and give a more authentic look to your layout. http://www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/Missenden-Abbey-Railway-Modellers-601123499921538/ Track Building, Phil Reid Building and laying your own trackwork using C&L track parts https://www.clfinescale.co.uk/ Poppy’s Wood Tech, Anthony Garton Poppy's design and make a range of kits and tools for modellers in all scales. Made from birch ply or MDF they are easy to assemble and robust in use. Made by modellers for modellers our kits make complex tasks easier and remove the repetitive tasks that can be difficult to achieve. Come along and try assembling a kit yourselves. http://www.poppyswoodtech.co.uk/ The 3mm Society, Roger Pells This is essentially a modellers scale and a range of products are available through the 3mm society and specialist suppliers http://www.3mmsociety.org.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Always a terrific day, i will say. Hoping to be there. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 There have been a few more demonstrators added, I will be doing an update tomorrow. But still tickets available via the ticketing form http://cmra.org.uk/imw.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 In addition, we will be having group talks from: 10:45 Pete Brownlow on JMRI. 11:45 Kathy Millatt on creating scenes. Lunch 13:00 Noel Leaver on the Faller Road system. 14:00 Luke Mathlin on live streaming a layout to the internet. 15:00 (details later - subject to change). 16:00 Jamie Mathlin on layout photography. If any of this interests you please come along. All talks are included. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I assume there will still be the usual tables for those of us that want to turn up and work on our own projects? Thanks, Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Unfortunately Minnie Bridge has been withdrawn from this event for personal reasons. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 9 hours ago, jonhall said: I assume there will still be the usual tables for those of us that want to turn up and work on our own projects? Thanks, Jon Hi Jon, Yes, there is a practical work area set aside for anyone that wants to work on something whilst they are there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Public Transport For anyone travelling by rail to Watford Junction, it is an easy journey to the venue. Arriva operate a 20-minute interval service (321) from Watford Junction station to the end of the road. They have a 15/20 minute frequency so no great rush to be at WJ for a specific time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus-Jay Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 A day of sitting down and talking with experts on a multitude of subjects. Additionally, there will be group talks on various subjects including JMRi, Scenery construction, live streaming, Faller car modelling and layout photography. 2 days to go, the advance tickets have now been sold. If you still want to come, please turn up with £12 on the door. Only pre-booked tickets get the buffet lunch but there will still be plenty to see and talks to attend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Surprising that loco, carriage and wagon kit/scratch building doesn't seem to be included. Perhaps that's an indication of the way the hobby is going, relying on RTR products but concentrating on scenics and electronics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jol Wilkinson said: Surprising that loco, carriage and wagon kit/scratch building doesn't seem to be included. Perhaps that's an indication of the way the hobby is going, relying on RTR products but concentrating on scenics and electronics. I'm going to be wagon scratchbuilding in plasticard on my little table - well I will be if I sort out something to build! Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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