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2019 Chiltern Model Railway Accociations Interactive Modellers Workshop


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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:

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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.

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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

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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

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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

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