Gotta tell you, LOVE the specials. I can see you now riding an Amtrak train and trying to apply wire grab irons to a passenger car without starter points. There must be some good bloopers out of that. Keep on trying to make more specials! See Ya!
I still can’t get the audio for this program - it’s very frustrating.
Excellent episode of “Outside” Cody’s office. I retired last year am I’m just starting to build a bedroom size layout. I really enjoy getting ideas on layouts and all the new products and modeling tips. And I like the humor, too. Thank you.
This was a great idea to show the “home” side of you and David’s job, and bringing David’s wife into the video was a very nice touch. I was particularly interested in the stacked foam on David’s layout for mountain/hills. I hope we get to see more his techniques with building hills with foam. Ohh, how did the dusting and vacuuming go Cody?
I always enjoy Cody’s office, in fact I look forward to each installment. Love the product reviews and the sharp sense of humor. Keep up the GREAT WORK !!!
Enjoyed the video. It’s really pleasurably different to see the people behind MR magazine in a real life setting. It was done in a way and with the subtle humor made it seem that it’ wasn’t scripted. Keep them coming. Very good Christmas encore !!
Bob
I get lots of e-mails during the month but the Model Railroader site ceratinly has the best content. Especially enjoy Cody’r Corner. Please include more live action of member’s and contributer’s layouts. Thanks, Robert
David, it’s great your wife has found a job Cody can handle…just kidding Coty, we look forward to you show each week. Keep up the great work ! And the out takes !
I hope David is going to do an article on his latest layout extension.
I always love the humor you guys bring to the table (or office)!!! If you use a little dulcoat, how long could you use mini-plum tomatoes as a “load”??? LOL
Thanks again!!!
Please, more shows where we see layouts in progress. I can use all the tips and guidance they give. Good work but you missed a spot on that plate.
Hey Cody nice job with the e7 diesel,
Davids layout looks very good keep up the good work!
one question does Walthers make any passenger diesels in ERIE Lakawanna?
I loved this episode!! I liked seeing more of Davids home layout, and the humor as well. Guys keep up the great work guys. I will be watching…Tom
Great idea to film at David’s house, it was really informative to get an update on his home layout. The Winstead extension looks like it will turn out great! By the way Cody, what would be a good fundraiser for an extremely small elementary school model railroad club?
Cody -
David’s and your kitchen duties would go a lot faster if Ingrid had a dishwasher (not you) in the kitchen! There would be more time to spend on the layout, and I’m sure Ingrid wouldn’t mind you guys being out of her hair either. Since the Popps are gracious enough to allow their home to be utilized as a location for your production, I think chipping in for a dishwasher would be the least Kalmbach should do for David and Ingrid … and apparently you when you go there to play with their trains!
I enjoy all of your episodes and especially the ones that have real-life experiences like this one. They offer the reassurance that there really are other real people out there like your readers.
I have one favor to ask … Suggest to the powers-that-be up there at Kalmbach that Bob over (or down) at Bob’s Train Box (his office) should be allowed to expand his episodes into something more similar to yours. He needs more technology than the built-in web cam on his laptop, and he obviously needs to get out and about a little more (I mean that in a nice way).
I’m sure there are others like myself that model in multiple gauges (N, HO, and O collected since birth) and would be interested in inter-related information and experiences. I am currently attempting a layout combining all three gauges and would be interested in success (or attempted success) stories in similar ventures. I am considering either multiple layers (really forced perspective) and/or separate areas for each gauge. Nothing fancy, just to get them all out of their boxes, running, and/or displayed. There will be a nice functioning yard, turntable, and roundhouse on the O layout. Trackage is of primary concern … scenery some day.
Thanks,
Bill
Leave it to the MR “Dynamic Duo” to deliver yet another insightful & fun show! Bravo! The modeling tip, I believe, would only be half-kidding. It is really important to take a break now and then and get some movement away from the workbench to get the blood flowing and come back to our work fresh. It is good for your eyes and mind especially to take a break to relax and “regroup”. I really do enjoy your show, guys. Keep it up and I’ll be back for more!
Question: Would you consider doing a show based on the steam-diesel transition era? I would love to see era specific shows that highlight products and tips for modeling a specific era(s). You might even make a series in the magazine as well of all the different eras as themes. Thank you for considering my idea!
Do you get paid overtime or at least mileage for doing work off campus? All kidding aside, it’s great to see the more personal side of the MR staff. What’s Ingrid’s recipe for meat loaf?
Wow, a lot of comments. Great episode. I could almost smell the food cooking.
It was great to see Davids’ layout from a visitor’s perspective. Perhaps more field trips and “overtime” should be in order.
How about a train cooking episode on meals served on say the 20th Century Limited or the Daylight SP? Good classic food tips to go with the modeling tips.
Thanks for the great episode. Dan
Gee, I think Ingrid makes a better boss for the film crew than any previous. Perhaps Cody could show how using vacuum and dusting particles makes a great weathering product for David’s layout. Does Walthers carry a line of miniature N scale tomatoes as viewed on this episode or do you have to scratchbuild them?
Perhaps dinner at the Popp’s should be next year’s MR Sweepstakes prize. At least Cody didn’t try to give his new product summaries with his mouth full.