A big white envelope arrived yesterday, I thought it was about our house move so ignored it until breakfast. What a surprise to see it was the 009 news, earlier than I expected!
It is a great start to the new steward ship, especially the cover article of converting an Atlas Tram, as I already have one and a Kato chassis waiting. I hadn't considered how I was going to modify the carriage but that seems like a good way to go, but the loco was a different approach so was especially interesting.
Chris did a good job, and Stuart has made a stonkingly good start too. :laugh:
Stephen,
Thanks for the positive feedback. I had some great articles to work with. Now I need to continue in the same vein!
Stuart
Quote from: Stuart Taylor on April 22, 2021, 17:35
Thanks for the positive feedback. I had some great articles to work with. Now I need to continue in the same vein!
Being "new back" to the hobby I particularly like how to articles and layouts, although I do find a nice track plan, even hand drawn helps me get a better feel for the layout. :)
Agreed - where's the 'like' button gone?
David.
Also agree about the usefulness of trackplans. And where did the like button go? Perhaps it suffered the same fate as the free kit last month? ;)
Well it was there a week or two back, so unlike the kit it actually did exist! Now where's our "Admin"? Julian!!
Quote from: Stephen Rainsbury on April 22, 2021, 23:39
Being "new back" to the hobby I particularly like how to articles and layouts, although I do find a nice track plan, even hand drawn helps me get a better feel for the layout. :)
I agree with you about including track plans in the News to give a better idea of a layout, which is why I included one for my article about the MVR, but they can only be included if if the author of the article provides one.
If we're going down this discussion again (it's been had many times and we all agree with you, chaps) an alternative to drawing a plan (which not everyone is capable of doing neatly) is to rest the layout upright against a wall and take a photo of it! So if they can include photos (and every article I've seen in the News over the past few years has had photos!) then there is NO EXCUSE.
Perhaps it's worth our new Editor suggesting this method in his next copy?
Quote from: Hobby on April 24, 2021, 08:32
If we're going down this discussion again (it's been had many times and we all agree with you, chaps) an alternative to drawing a plan (which not everyone is capable of doing neatly) is to rest the layout upright against a wall and take a photo of it! So if they can include photos (and every article I've seen in the News over the past few years has had photos!) then there is NO EXCUSE.
Perhaps it's worth our new Editor suggesting this method in his next copy?
I am working on this. I have to say I had not considered the idea of leaning the layout against a wall and taking a picture. Good idea!
Stuart
Quote from: Hobby on April 23, 2021, 16:06
Well it was there a week or two back, so unlike the kit it actually did exist! Now where's our "Admin"? Julian!!
You rang, M'Lord?
A quick check on other sections of the forum shows that the 'Like' button there is alive and well. I can't tell you why we don't see it on this section, but perhaps it is an option when a new section is created - way outside my competence!
Julian
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Quote from: Stuart Taylor on April 24, 2021, 09:47
Quote from: Hobby on April 24, 2021, 08:32
If we're going down this discussion again (it's been had many times and we all agree with you, chaps) an alternative to drawing a plan (which not everyone is capable of doing neatly) is to rest the layout upright against a wall and take a photo of it! So if they can include photos (and every article I've seen in the News over the past few years has had photos!) then there is NO EXCUSE.
Perhaps it's worth our new Editor suggesting this method in his next copy?
I am working on this. I have to say I had not considered the idea of leaning the layout against a wall and taking a picture. Good idea!
Stuart
It's a bit easier than it's close relation, putting it on the floor and standing on stepladders, safer too!
Although the stepladder is the only option if the layout is a large non-portable one that takes up a significant part of the room. :)
Oh, come on! Get with it. Use a selfie stick! ;D
(I hasten to add I do not own such a monstrosity, but a camera on the end of a pole might be one way of taking a photo from near the ceiling. It might take several attempts to get it pointing in the right direction though.)
Interesting to see a couple of pages on full size narrow gauge included. From the back issues in the archive I'd got the impression such content was not wanted, but apparently it is? Worth knowing.
Likes switched on, it is an option on a board setup.
Quote from: Webmaster on April 24, 2021, 23:18
Likes switched on, it is an option on a board setup.
Sorry, I couldn't resist "liking" that post :) ;D :)
Quote from: David Weber on April 24, 2021, 22:44
Interesting to see a couple of pages on full size narrow gauge included. From the back issues in the archive I'd got the impression such content was not wanted, but apparently it is? Worth knowing.
Many, many years ago this was discussed in committee, when a newly appointed editor ( I forget who ) asked for guidance re 009 News content. At that time it was decided to keep coverage of "real world narrow gauge" to an absolute minimum. It was felt that other publications were more suitable and appropriate for such content & we did not want the editor to be inundated with articles in the style of "My day trip to the --- insert ng line of choice ---" with often rather poor amateur photos, to the detriment of modelling articles.
I still think this was a wise decision, modelling aricles must always take precedence, but I am unsure if this directive has been passed on to each succeeding editor.
Garry
Quote from: garrywhiting on April 25, 2021, 07:30
Quote from: David Weber on April 24, 2021, 22:44
Interesting to see a couple of pages on full size narrow gauge included. From the back issues in the archive I'd got the impression such content was not wanted, but apparently it is? Worth knowing.
Many, many years ago this was discussed in committee, when a newly appointed editor ( I forget who ) asked for guidance re 009 News content. At that time it was decided to keep coverage of "real world narrow gauge" to an absolute minimum. It was felt that other publications were more suitable and appropriate for such content & we did not want the editor to be inundated with articles in the style of "My day trip to the --- insert ng line of choice ---" with often rather poor amateur photos, to the detriment of modelling articles.
I still think this was a wise decision, modelling aricles must always take precedence, but I am unsure if this directive has been passed on to each succeeding editor.
Garry
Now I know why I didn't ask for guidance 😂
My own take on this subject is that a good magazine will have a broad mix of articles. I feel I was very fortunate with my first issue for the mix I had available. I agree with Garry's emphasis that modelling articles are the prime focus. I think prototype articles have their place and it is better when they have the personal touch. There is likely to be another one in the June issue and it is planned to be the springboard for future modelling articles.
I'm going to kick off a separate thread to discuss ideas and thoughts for articles.
Stuart
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