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Post by PeeCee on Apr 26, 2017 10:59:08 GMT -8
Ok folks, it looks like we might be at the bottom of the barrel as far as fresh new topics are concerned, so I'm trying to create some tastier fodder for us.
Has this topic been covered before?
The other day, somebody mentioned that Pelle Soeberg might be overplayed.
If so, which model railroading 'talent' (somebody that more than a few people have heard of) do you really admire?
And what is it about this particular modeler that makes you feel inspired?
I've got one or two examples in mind for myself if you want me to get the proverbial ball rolling!
It should not matter if the modeler in question is an expert in rolling stock, structures, scenery or everything in general.
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Post by GP40P-2 on Apr 26, 2017 12:12:39 GMT -8
Liz Allen does some really nice work with diesels, especially SP. I don't think she is with this forum any longer (ever?). Lance Mindheim and Tom Johnson have some really nice layouts, everything is just right. And yes, Pelle does some really nice work as well.
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Post by PeeCee on Apr 26, 2017 12:25:24 GMT -8
Liz Allen does some really nice work with diesels, especially SP. I don't think she is with this forum any longer (ever?). Lance Mindheim and Tom Johnson have some really nice layouts, everything is just right. And yes, Pelle does some really nice work as well. Those are some good choices! I forgot about Liz and her scratchbuilt SP diesels. Lance Mindheim stands out among that group because he posts a fair amount on the internet forums and his blog in order to explain his methods. It's really appreciated when some of these guys have talent and are willing to share what they have learned. |
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Post by Brakie on Apr 26, 2017 12:30:57 GMT -8
First I never been inspired by any particular modeler other then my Dad since he taught me the basics in the form of building a Penn-Line PRR H9 and a Hobbytown RS-3 at the age of 10 and 11. He would check my work and a grin said I did it right while a shake of the head was I did something wrong. He taught me the basic skills of track laying, decaling,kit building etc.
I do have several favorite modelers like Doug Smith, Allen McClelland, Tony Koester, Bill Darnaby, Eric Broman and lately Lance Mindheim.
The why should be simple.
They had articles on operation.
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Post by riogrande on Apr 26, 2017 13:17:43 GMT -8
Liz Allen and Dave Hussy, of course SP modelers but many others as well. Mike Danneman.
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Post by mrsocal on Apr 26, 2017 14:41:42 GMT -8
I have a great respect for these folks but for me it is Tony Sisson. This man is a mentor to all Rivet Counters. If he can't find it witch is the case most of the time then he just finds it in himself to scratch it to the very best of his ability. The medium is not important, he can work with it all.
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Post by Paul Cutler III on Apr 26, 2017 18:26:36 GMT -8
Jason Shron because he was such a stickler for accurate models that he started his own company to make them. And now he's running one of the elite model railroading companies on earth. They may not be the biggest, but the quality of their models is second to none. And he's not only got a "train in his basement", he's building a heckuva model railroad and, oh, yeah, he's got a real sleeper and a real RDC to play with (plus a bus).
John Pryke (R.I.P.) because he was one of the best HO model steam scratch builders and had the awards to prove it. Not only that, he built two great operating layouts with very realistic operating schemes, not only modeling the New Haven RR, not only a certain year, or a certain season, but one specific day. He wrote several articles in MR about weathering and detailing plastic steam, about realistic yet easy to use operations, and time-specific scenery details. He also wrote the book on city street railroading (well, MR repackaged his multi-part MR articles into a book about the Union Freight RR in Boston).
John was also the first "name" model railroader I ever met in person, and I have to admit I was at first a little star struck. I had drooled over his "High Noon on the New Haven" MR article so many times that I almost built my own copy of it. The only place I had was an unheated attic or a dirt floor cellar...and those just weren't feasible. I finally got to know John a little both online on the New Haven Forum and in person when we worked on the I-4 project with BLI and the NHRHTA. I even leant him my copies of the plans for the Cape Cod Lift Bridge for his new layout, which he at least got started on before his health stopped him. John was a great modeler and a great guy.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 5:24:13 GMT -8
Howard Zane, for many reasons.
One time many years ago we had a disagreement regarding the "mint" condition of a couple brass models that I had purchased mailorder from him (note: he promptly refunded all my money). At that time I regrettably called him some unprintable names on the telephone (I was younger, and admittedly stupid then). A few years later I apologized completely for what I said to him, and he has been truly one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever dealt with in my life since. I have been privileged to visit his amazing layout many times, and he has dealt more fairly with me on a bunch of brass purchases or trades than any other dealer I have ever dealt with (which includes an awful lot of people).
His layout is amazing and his modeling and art skills are too. I've never personally seen anything better.
He is quite an original and does a great deal to promote the hobby, having invited many, many people to enjoy his layout. I think if you have a layout like that, one might enjoy it more by watching new people see it. So I can't name any finer ambassador for this hobby than Howard.
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Post by peoriaman on May 1, 2017 13:35:54 GMT -8
Rod Stewart.
Because he has a Grammy and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on May 1, 2017 15:23:05 GMT -8
The last few years I've developed a great relationship with Bruce Chubb and been honored to be included as an operator on his Sunset Valley Oregon System. He is a good man with incredible talent and has a good group of regulars that keep his railroad operating at a high level. I'm sure he has had more articles in MR, RMC and other outlets than Pelle.
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Post by PeeCee on May 1, 2017 15:32:10 GMT -8
Rod Stewart. Because he has a Grammy and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No bueno. That's a real 'bona fide' celebrity!  |
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Post by roadkill on May 3, 2017 4:48:05 GMT -8
Jim Six for sure, he was a huge influence on my modeling way back when. Dave Hussey for sure, too.
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Post by talltim on May 31, 2017 7:10:25 GMT -8
Iain Rice is probably my main one. I find his US modelling so-so, but his UK stuff was inspirational, and importantly for someone who writes, he writes very well.
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Post by rockisland652 on May 31, 2017 13:21:39 GMT -8
John Tyson.
I can't think of a more clever and talented modeler.
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Post by Genetk44 on Jul 19, 2017 13:16:46 GMT -8
Iain Rice for his layout plans,drsigns and modelling. Chris Neverard for the quality of his scenic work. Gary Christensen for his unbelievable rolling-stock weathering work.
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Post by The Ferro Kid on Jul 19, 2017 13:48:05 GMT -8
For me it would be Frank Ellison, with his 1950s Model Railroader articles about his O-Scale layout designed for operation, ideas easily transferable to HO. And Linn Westcott for all his articles and ideas in Model Railroader. I'm not so old that I was reading Ellison's articles when they first came out, but my Dad had a stack of 1950s Model Railroaders that I read even as I had my own subscription starting in the mid-1960s.
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