There's an ad on page 24 in the May Craftsman by a State Tool & Die Co. for a 3 in 1 DFG gondola kit. What the heck is it? Thanks, Clark Propst Mason City Iowa

First, I don't think (nor do I wish) there will ever be contests at RPM meets just as there will never be a national board of trustees overseeing us, etc. It is just a different culture and the

I don't think that is the situation at all...... ....however, the wonderful profusion of products that we have been favored with over the past decade or so does make a person consider if a project is

In addition, contests are inherently biased. Just look at the earlier comments about entering a painted brass model and winning... The NMRA contest, based on categories and points, is supposed to

Garth, Is that egg packer also the owner of "chicken kits" or are the hens off line? Chuck Hladik Rutland Railroad Virginia Division

Guys contests are NMRA, we are NOT NMRA. If you want to enter your models in a contest join the NMRA and attend and participate in their contests. Who knows, you could get a patch for your vest.

Well, I'll add a few more thoughts before this thread develops diminishing returns. Each RPM meet develops its own agenda, its own rules and policies. That's one of the advantages of the RPM

Seems to me that the RPM "sharing of neato modeling enthusiasm" is more constructive to the Hobby than the NMRA "merit badge" approach. But each to their own..... I somehow wasn't expelled when I

Guyz,            Admittedly, there are folks who thrive on the contest circuit, and that is fine for them. I don't like contests in my hobby; I want the enjoyment without the pressure to

Guyz,            Admittedly, there are folks who thrive on the contest circuit, and that is fine for them. I don't like contests in my hobby; I want the enjoyment without the pressure to

To be fair to at least one NMRA region, I've found regional judging in the NFR to be tough and instructive, yet very fair, from when Pete Moffett oversaw it, to the last NFR convention that I

David North wrote: I've answered David off list, as this is clearly outside the list scope. But I can assure anyone still reading this thread that I don't find David's comments remotely

I use small bit of decal or dry transfers - usually white - applied to the model. Rob Kirkham -------------------------------------------------- Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:14 PM To:

OK, so you've singled me out Tony. As an NMRA Trustee and Director form 1998-2006 what didn't I do? I've been a prototype modeler since 1992 and have actively promoted, supported, attended and

KL writes: "The fact that contests are rare at RPM meets sounds like a missed opportunity for you guys." Tony or Richard can correct me but I think that 1994 Portland RPM/NMRA National

transport to the archives, and now the order in which they were so tossed is sacred. Merrilees collection but there is no telling that to the archival Nazis there. In defence of LAC, a few

Before this thread degenerates into another NMRA bashing contest, I'm going to make a few comments. First, a lot of "water" has passed below various bridges since 1986. That was pre-STMFC and the

Hi All......I've seen this thread for how long now?.....What will happen, will happen, let's get over it and move on.......The discussion should be what can be done to improve RTR models....best Jim

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