Andy Y Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 We're planning to make October 2014 BRM 'The RMweb Issue', using content chosen and submitted by RMweb members. This is intended to strengthen the bonds between BRM and RMweb and introduce some elements of interactivity between the magazine and its readers. October 2014 issue is on sale just before RMweb Live in September. It's going to require more planning, preparation and organisation than a normal issue, so we need to start now if it is going to happen properly. Below is a rough outline of what the issue will contain and a lot of extra preparatory work is needed due to its nature. Cover: The cover options for the magazine will be put to a vote by RMweb members based on the content that gets decided between us. Layouts: We will select a shortlist of 10 or more layouts, some of which are likely to be closely linked to RMweb. Members will then vote for their favourite three, with recommendations to look beyond their own interests and choose the best mix. We will ask readers for comments about the three winners and include them in the feature ('Why we think it's special') Practical BRM: If you'd like to submit an article detailing a practical project we'll choose the best entries and move those forward. Prototype Articles: We'll give a list of five different prototype articles which you'll be able to vote for to determine which you'd like to see. Q&A: We'd like you to raise some questions and we'll get fellow members to answer those questions and publish the most useful ones. Readers Layouts: We will expand this section of the mag for this special issue so it's a chance to see your layout in print and we can even include video content in our digital edition. Reviews: Dependent on what products are coming through in the lead-up to this issue we'd like to get readers involved with some reviews and feature member comments alongside reviews Editorial Consultants - Fancy being a guest editor? Please do get in touch with us if you fancy seeing what being an editor is like! Drop us 50 words or so saying why you think you'd be good for the role and we'll get the writers of the most interesting responses more involved with the issue with a chance to spend the day in the office with us seeing how the magazine comes together with a chance to make decisions on images, page layouts and a look at the printing process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted May 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2014 I think you might have enough from me Andy, but just let me know if you want anything else - Fourgig? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Q&A: We'd like you to raise some questions and we'll get fellow members to answer those questions and publish the most useful ones. Rather than limit to new Q&A is there some value in trawling the forum and selecting some of the gems and those oft repeated questions (perhaps it will cut back on the repeats ) I know there is always someone new to the hobby to whom the question is also new but seeing them over and over on here does get a little wearing on the generosity of those answering. Oh sadly Layout selection by members is going to be very difficult - the same problem the magazine must face every issue. Votes are likely to be swayed to the region, scale and size as reflected by membership. Difficult not to bias towards fine scale and 4mm, also something new that has not been done to death before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted May 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2014 Can I be guest editor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Can I be guest editor? You have my vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 OMG; Jason's got more votes than anyone else! Actually, I'd vote for him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 29, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2014 Articles I'd like to see: Lining coaches & locos by Coachman Anything on a prototype operation by The Stationmaster Trackbuilding by Barron Harrap Tree building by John Farmer Weathering by BarryO Building buildings by Gravy Train or Allan Downes ( or both !) Exhibition anecdotes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 29, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looks like Stu has already taken on the job - I'll go with him for the post (and NO, I'm not biased but I do think it's very good list) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2014 Alternative articles.... Track laying and relaying and relaying by Coachman Chimney pots by Sandside Wiring Fiddle Yards by Andy Y How to make friends by Boris Life behind the mask - Mod4 & Mod6 How to get banned - Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted May 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2014 How about Model Railways are Rubbish, buy a Scalextric, by Dick Beeching Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted May 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2014 how about.... Pristine locomotives and stock I have known.... runs and hides... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 any chance you could devote the entire issue to "How to get the best out of Templot", by Martin Wynne? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 As long as there isnt a raffle I will be happy! Julia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted May 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2014 Something about the foods of RMweb by CK? Parsnips, Pasties and Sausages! On a more serious note it would be great to see something on the very large scale modelling that some of the members do 5 1/4 inch etc. This would show that it's not just the small scales that are dealt with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Julie will hate me probably how about an article on her signals this could be applied to the bigger scales Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Pithy comments from over the pond? Usually about Johnny Gringo....... Great pasties we have known? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would put my little effort, Skaleby West, forward for an article but may I suggest the one we all want to see: Track Plans in exhibition guides by Kenton! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Julie will hate me probably how about an article on her signals this could be applied to the bigger scales Thank you Nigel although I think the article would be more suited to a different magazine. Julia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Woolford Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 How about semaphore signal construction by Steve Hewitt (SteveAtBax) or Jon Fitness? Maybe even looking at the 3-D printed signals Steve has been using on Lime Street which were designed by Les Green. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted June 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2014 O gauge r-t-r wagon reviews by adrianbs ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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