Howard Smith

Hello, Marketing error - yes, the ads will feature once in future.

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...great value for money considering all the extras you get...

Hello folks, Take a look at what's on BRMTV DVD with the October issue of BRM: - Layout of the month - Practical BRM: Clean your track - Unboxing video: Golden Valley Hobbies 'Janus' 0-6-0 diesel - Practical BRM: Introduction to wiring a layout We hope you enjoy it! Download your copy today from pocketmags.com/BRM or pick up a copy in store.

Hello Tim and welcome to the forum, Glad to hear you enjoyed the issue, what scale do you model in and what did you find the most useful in this issue?

I beg to differ - modelling magazines are on the newstand because there's a newstand. Without one, I'd challenge you to convince supermarkets (and the like) to start stocking modelling magazines. The newstand isn't departing, it's just morphing into an electronic version. The subscription-based model isn't subjected to the same risk, however - I suspect door-to-door deliveries of magazine et al. will continue for a good while yet. I agree with your thoughts here, but this won't happen. For now the electronic alternative isn't mature enough, though as you'll see from every new digital issue thread on BRM, it's a far more enhanced version of the magazine and we're developing these with more content every month for subscribers (and casual purchasers alike), all linked to the content within - more videos, more photographs and live links. We'd like to think our digital edition is 'head and shoulders' above the competition for quality and quantity alike. We have exciting long-term plans for digital...

Update - we're looking into it. Fingers crossed it's changed soon, thanks for letting us know.

The industry as in 'magazine industry'. Railway modelling magazines aren't on a little island safe from what occurs in the publishing industry. Paper costs, distribution and newstand costs never get smaller each year - three things to which the digital edition isn't subjected (though Pocketmags, our digital platform providers aren't free). Nobody is suggesting that the paper version will be dropped, but last month we had our best-ever selling digital issue of BRM - proof that it's not a craze. We've been offering digital editions for several years and it hasn't impacted greatly on print editions - we're still printing! Let's not speculate on doom and gloom - for now, there's room for both, side-by-side...

This is true and something many don't realise. We have to sell approx. seven paper copies to generate the same profit as one digital sale. The market for both is still there (for now), but there's a significant shift in the industry...

It should have been August 16 - those were the dates we've been working to. Would you mind letting us know which McColl's store this was, please? Hopefully it'll be in your local very soon.

Hello Peter, yes, standard company policy, as with many others.

Your fame awaits Andy - see page 35 of Inbox!

Hello Peter, I've looked into the matter and the below is from our accounts: "This will be in his account on Thursday. His invoice was only dated 1st August and it missed the payment run the week it was received so it was put on the next payment run." I trust this helps settle your worry over not being paid for your article.

BRM September 2018 16 LIFE-LIKE 3D IMAGES - Free Pendon Booklet, exclusive to buyers and subscribers of BRM! https://pocketmags.c...elling-magazine Digital edition on-sale now, print copies in stores from August 16. https://pocketmags.c...elling-magazine Here's what's inside this month's digital version: INCREDIBLE 3D PENDON SUPPLEMENT Amazing scenes from the nation’s finest model railway – it’s just like being there! 2 extra videos: - Guide to using bending bars - Kernow Model Rail 10003 unboxing video 20 extra pictures! Full BRM DVD footage included: - Marsh Chipping, an N gauge layout set in the Cotswolds at the end of steam - Build a plastic building kit based on Mortimer station - Howard Smith troubleshoots common Peco point problems CUE 3D PENDON REACTION VIDEO MAGIC INSIDE THE SEPTEMBER 'SKILLS' ISSUE... HEBBLE VALE GOODS (EM) - Karl Crowther’s layout is a lesson in the skilled manipulation of textured sheet materials and a study in stone-built architecture, with plenty of lessons to learn RIPLEY (OO) - With several layouts already exhibited, a walk in the Derbyshire countryside supplied the source material for Shaun Robson's next venture. MARSH CHIPPING (N) - Dave Westwood's layout demonstrates the scenic potential of modelling in N. The Cotswolds countryside at the end of steam makes for good modelling too. AWNGATE (OO9) - The Wantage Tramway informed Michael Campbell’s diminutive model, hence its anagrammatical moniker. The rest is fiction, but is enjoyable nonetheless. BUILD A BRASS SHED - Here's the ideal brass started kit for you this weekend... POINTS IMPROVEMENTS - Unhappy with the appearance of your Peco points? Here's how you can improve them... REPAINT A CLASS 31 - Michael Russell completes his Hornby model transformation, turning his attention to the paintwork MAKING HOLES - And all the tools you need to make them! A BRACE OF V2S - Building kits is rewarding. This pairing of Gresley V2 kits should please fans of brass and resin alike! WORKBENCH ESSENTIALS - And some tips on their use - every modeller should have these! FIT PICKUPS - Tired of poor running on RTR or kit-built models? We've the ideal solution... Trade News Howard Smith rounds up the best of what’s heading to retail right now. The latest railway books for your collection New models and the latest new gear Reviewed: Heljan 47XX and Kernow Bulleid Diesel PAINTING SKILLS - Airbrush artist Lisa Munro has practical advice for priming, masking, painting and finishing your models GAUGEMASTER SHOW - The Gaugemaster shop is a Mecca for modellers, with a railway station on its doorstep. Here’s a preview of their bi-annual show TINGS PREVIEW - A must-attend show for many modellers, here's our pick of the 30+ layouts on display at this year’s international N gauge event PROTOTYPE INSPIRATION V2s - Nigel Gresley’s imposing 2-6-2s are regarded as among the man’s finest works. Tony Wright looks at their history and operations Inbox: your letters, thoughts and modelling projects TAIL LAMP - Anne Martin of Great Eastern Models, extols the benefits of running events for customers, local clubs and manufacturers https://pocketmags.c...elling-magazine We hope you enjoy it, Howard

Or, test our free sample issue...

Progress... the body will be dropped soon. Tracking wasn't done in the below shots. Let's hope it starts first time!

Hi Jason - thank you. Yes, it's not something that should be sprayed indoors and I'd recommend anyone who really must do it indoors wear a face mask. In other words, do as I say, not as I do...

OK, you all caught me out... i didn't have an iron in the studio at the time, so thought a pen and photoshop would go unnoticed! Next time, it's point motor installation, though not as in-depth as I'd have liked because our crew have bigger fish to fry... hopefully you'll all still enjoy it though.

yes - sounds like the audio levels weren't adjusted

I think Andy got ahead of himself there This month's DVD is a scenic layout renovation (on a budget) to tie-in with the scenery theme. Called 'The art of compromise', Phil and I took on its transformation over two days - it was a great blank canvas for demonstrating a crash course in layout transformation. Pick up a copy of BRM or grab the digital edition for those of you who haven't seen it yet.

How did you know? Have you not finished that book yet?

Never a dull moment with Adrian and complementing his piece as part of the mini signalling theme is Mick Nicholson, who introduces some key semaphore signalling practice of use to modellers with prototypical examples. And no, we're not done with Adrian yet - he still has plenty of tales up his sleeve to be told, some of which fit nicely with forthcoming layouts and articles.

OUR BIGGEST-EVER DIGITAL EDITION! https://pocketmags.com/british-railway-modelling-magazine Digital edition on sale June 15, print copies in stores from June 21. https://pocketmags.com/british-railway-modelling-magazine Here's what's inside this month's digital version: Free copy of Garden Rail! 5 extra videos: - Stirling Single review - Sidmouth layout in action - Phil Parker interviews Rapido's Jason Shron - Unwrapping Rapido's 'Brummie' bus sample - Allanbridge layout in action 93 extra pictures! Bonus trackplans: Rivendell & Tower Pier Bonus layout: Ellesmere Full BRM DVD footage included: - Oakley Green - a stunning blue diesel-era layout with cutting edge technology - A beginner's guide to drybrushing techniques - Making two great wagon kits from the N Gauge Society https://www.youtube.com/embed/ArHwLorupbw INSIDE THE JULY ISSUE... Kensington Addison Road Station (O) - the inspiration, research and space considerations that entailed in its creation Sidmouth (P4) - an admirable and accurate depiction of its prototype Allanbridge (OO) - how one club dismantled its layout and built a bigger and better one with the same name Shelfie (OO) - an exhibition favourite proves size is no impediment to operational enjoyment Detail a Hornby Class 31 - Michael Russell upgrades this model with details befitting the prototype Print and build a coal office kit on a budget - we show you how Make coal loads look more realistic - real coal is the only way! Cakebox Challenge - Howard Smith creates a London rush hour feel on his Underground diorama Trade News from Hatton's, Zimo, new locomotives and more The latest railway books for your collection New models and the latest new gear Reviewed: Locomotion Models GNR Stirling Single No. 1 Make a budget garden railway A beginner's guide to signalling with semaphores A lifetime in signalling - a signalling professional recalls an eventful, fulfilling and occasionally exhausting career Postcards from Canada - a visual guide to Phil Parker's recent trip to Canada Inbox: your letters, thoughts and modelling projects Tail Lamp: Collecting vintage DCC equipment https://pocketmags.com/british-railway-modelling-magazine We hope you enjoy it, Howard

No influence at all, entirely my fault when recording voice overs - was able to correct for the digi edition, but the DVDs had already gone! Of all the mistakes!!!

Redownloading the issue should fix this - there's been a link change...