Eric in Gainesville--AMB caboose modelling tips

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“There is a simple reason that there have been no modeling articles, nobody has submitted anything"

That’s a great prompt, Ken.

The editorial decision you mentioned regarding the Arrow makes sense, kind of. Intuitively, it makes the Arrow more relevant to general history audiences - readers who wouldn’t find models relevant. The reasoning seems faulty though, given older models are generally available on secondary markets. A counter argument is that having model topics in the magazine would provide a place for those items to land, when they do come up. I understand that this policy isn’t up for debate - I’m thinking out loud.

I’ve learned from this thread that projects that are simply documented in a (again) “thinking out loud” form have real value to others. I’ll polish my document up (using Eric’s feedback) and submit it to Ken for evaluation (and likely deep editing). I’d encourage others to do the same with their own efforts.

Matt Goodman
Columbus, Ohio, US

On Aug 17, 2020, at 8:50 AM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

Brian

I have emailed Eric but not heard back from him about using his material in the Arrow or TAF.

There is a simple reason that there have been no modeling articles, nobody has submitted anything, short of Todd Arnett, which is on track for a near future TAF.

An editorial decision was made by the board before I came on, to have articles in the Arrow itself focus on history, as models go in and out of production. A model that may be common today can totally disappear in 10 years, hence we put modeling material in TAF. I would love to have a modeling e-mag like some of the other societies, but alas, with no material, no publication.

So, all you folks who know what you are working on, please consider sharing.

Best
Ken Miller, Editor

> On Aug 17, 2020, at 8:28 AM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> While I would also like it (Emmo213 at Yahoo.com) maybe we could either a) allow this attachment since we're on the modeling list anyway or b) have the write up added to an addition of The Arrow? There are rarely modeling articles anymore.
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> Also I remember finding the old original now missing posts by Matt Goodman so I'm glad they're still available someplace. Thanks for doing that, Matt!
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> On Monday, August 17, 2020, 07:31:58 AM EDT, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote: 
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> Hello Eric,
> I would also like a copy of your write up. I have two AMB kits waiting for me. Thank you.
> Carl Miller
> kjmcjm at comcast.net
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> From: NW-Modeling-List [mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces at nwhs.org] On Behalf Of NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-ListSent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 8:43 AMTo: nw-modeling-list at nwhs.orgCc: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>Subject: Eric in Gainesville--AMB caboose modelling tips
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> Eric,
> I would like to have your write up.  I have a few of the AMB kits I haven't started.  Of particular interest is the corner grabs on the cupola.  That third leg baffles me.
> Thank you for offering.
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> Mike Shockley
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> docshock31 at yahoo.com
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