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Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 27, 2010 – Inside Cody’s Office
Cody, I enjoyed the 100th episode flashback. I see that your fame is spreading far and wide, so is your beard, hihi.
Keep up the good work, another year to episode 200!!
Adrian
Another great episode of Cody’s Office. Really got alot out of the section on using the Woodland Scenics Water Effects…I really never knew how to use that stuff. Thanks to David Popp for showing us. I’ve used the Magic Water Product from Unreal Details in the past, but prefer Woodland Scenics instead.
I love the modeling tips. This week’s tip is just in time - I’m starting to add water to my layout!
thank u cody/dave for that video great water details. i live in a retirement center w ith a large apt. three rooms , i have a 36w/60long table/n-scale i bought used from a guy whom now does not live here.i have 26 engines,only 6 been used, 20 factory wrapped, same with rolling stock,60 cars 40 never used. i had to buy new roadbed hobby shop did not have enough n-gauge so i bought h-o and have to trim it. i can run 6 trains at once when i am done maybe more. i have two i can play with tried all engines run absolutly great. i am not sure if i will get the detail u experts have on your models but i am having fun. 5-27-2010 i received my 2nd favorite book to read, bible#1 modelrailroader #2 . i am going to the #2page/page, all videos, and articles and .coms. thank u all… crtabor
Ooops I meant “subtle”
Talk about timely - I need to add some dubtle swirled water effects to my Magic Water creek but did not know just how the WS “Water Effects” product would do. Now I know and that is the way I’ll go. Ordinary gloss medium did not quite do the trick.
One of these episodes Cody will have a beard for some product reviews but not others. Keep that in mind for next April 1.
Timely subject !
Currently working on a lake and river scene and will put the new found knowledge to work.
another hit show great job cody
This was a particularly informative episode. Cody always makes it more interesting than what’s in the script. Little things like mentioning he was building kits while the framed layout was being assembled, and that it “sounded” right - we who work in model railroad clubs or in high school and community theater know what that means! I also really enjoyed the 100th. David’s water effects are something to try, too. I would have liked to see the unreal water when it dried; maybe next time.
-Greg
What about the Microtrains wheel sets? One thing that got me to swear off Microtrains N scale products was that their wheels didn’t work with code 55 track. It seems ridiculous to pay $20-$30 for cars which need wheel set replacements to work on realistic track.
Water effects also makes great water falls. Just paint a strip of Water effects on a piece of wax paper, let it dry, and you have a waterfall.
I enjoyed David Popp’s short tutorial on making water effects for the MR&T (episode 101). What I could see of the layout looks great. Any chance of a video tour of the MR&T layout in a future episode of Cody’s Office?
Great color and lighting in your videos.
David, what brand and model number of video camcorder are you using to video Cody’s Office?
Speaking of shelf couplers… I was recently at the UPs Roper yard in Salt Lake and almost every tank and covered hopper had shelf couplers. What are they for and why are they there?
Oh, benchwork is certainly not my thing, but I am looking at the Woodland Scenics ModuRail system. What can you tell me about that, and is it a sturdy reputable product?
Aha! Do I hear the clinking and clanking of the building of a project layout? Both on the MRR and the CTT side?
You guys should patent the castors. “The Kalmbach patented castor system” or something like that.
For the 100th episode, again, great job! Is there actually a Cody’s office fan club? How did you gather the people? Again, congrats!
Another great job!! Your episodes are getting longer and better!
Right now I’m a sidelines observer - just starting to get steam up to start my own railroad, possibly G scale in my forested yard, but loved my OO Tri-Ang (UK) RR when I was 9 years old.
Anyway - I just love the camaraderie and good-hearted banter, along with the serious dedication to detail, that this whole fraternity exudes.
My day job demands passion and attention to detail (I am a family doctor), and my first avocation demands passion and attention to detail (I am a part-time professional jazz pianist), so I hope to bring passion and attention to detail to my next avocation (railroad architect and CEO)!!
Well , looks like I’ll keep tuning into this same station , who knows ,
if I 'm as lucky as Cody to end up with my own house , I might try some of that pre fabricated bench work myself . The B & O holds my interest , but I’m on the old N C R railroad and President Lincoln’s
funeral train passed by within ear of my house.
Nice wind up to 100. Off to building up a good head of steam for the next …
I would like to see a clip of layout featured in MR’s July issue by modeler Jason Fontaine . Thanks.
Cody,
Great 101 episode. Thanks for the water tips. I will have a river, marsh, lake and part of the Atlantic Ocean on my FEC layout so lots of water to detail.
Mark
Great show Cody and David. I always love to see David’s work. I’m looking forward to seeing Cody ballast his own layout.
I am impressed that you can keep working on the MR&T. How big is the MR&T. What size room is it in. Who works on it and when.
Thanks for making Thursday nights great.
Kevin.