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Missouri History Museum Model
Railroad Layout
Model railroading demonstrations and events at the
Missouri Historical Society
photos by Richard Schumacher
Listed are the clinics and demonstrations that were
presented by members of the Gateway Division NMRA at the
Missouri History Museum in connection with its exhibit
"Our World in Miniature." All activities were
free and open to the public except the two "make
and take" sessions on boxcars and structures.
Sunday, November 24, 2-4pm
and
Sunday, December 15, 2-4pm
Painting Model Figures and setting the
scene
by Rich Laux
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Sunday, December 8, 1-4pm
in the Museum's Grand Hall
Building a 4'x6' model railroad
by Richard Schumacher
Adding scenery and scenic details to the
layout which was started on the exhibit's
opening day, October 5.
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"Make and take" scale model
trees
by Division Members
Tree materials provided by Woodland Scenics
and Accurail
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Previous Exhibit Demonstration Sessions included:
October 5, 2002, 10am to 4pm
Exhibit Opening Day
Building a 4'x6' model railroad
by Richard Schumacher
Watch track laying, structure placement,
and scenery basics. Modeling questions
answered.
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Tips for building a model structure
by Rick Lake and Rich Laux
"Make and take" scale model
trees
by Venita Lake, Ken Thompson, et al
Tree materials provided by Woodland Scenics
and Accurail
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Sunday, October 13, 2-4pm
Rick and Venita Lake
Modeling demonstration in the exhibit
area on building structure kits and cars.
Tips and tools for model building. And
getting started in the model railroading
hobby. |
Sunday, October 27, 2-4pm
Rick and Venita Lake
Modeling demonstration in the exhibit
area on building structure kits and cars.
Tips and tools for model building. And
getting started in the model railroading
hobby. |
Saturday, November 9, 10:30am to 12:30pm
"Make and take" HO scale box car
kit
(fee $10, advance registration required,
ages 10 and up)
Build a simple plastic HO scale boxcar
and learn how to turn it for smooth and
dependable running under the guidance of
members of the Gateway Division NMRA. (Bring
a small flat bladed screwdriver if you have
one.) Boxcars provided by Accurail and Model
Die Casting.
You must register and pay in advance with
the Missouri History Museum. Call the Museum
at (314) 361-9017. You will be sent a
confirmation letter after you register. The
session will be in the Schnucks Classroom at
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Sunday, November 10, 2-4pm
Modeling demonstration in the exhibit area
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Saturday, November 16, 10:30am to 12:30
pm
"Make and take" HO scale structure
kit
(fee $10, pre-registration required, ages 10
and up)
Build a small HO scale building under the
guidance of members of the Gateway Division
NMRA. Learn basic air brushing techniques
and tips on wood and plastic structures.
St. Louis company American
Model Builders (http://www.laserkit.com)
will provide their 100% laser-cut wood kit
of the Company House with peel & stick
windows and doors and laser-cut rolled
roofing which will be painted and assembled
during this session. The building is
2.75" wide x 2.5" deep x 2"
high. Its list price is $10.95 (HO Scale
Xpress Kit #798 Company House). Lined up in
a row behind the mill or coal company, or as
a mountainside cabin, this is a great
easy-to-build little house.
You must register and pay in advance with
the Missouri History Museum. Call the Museum
at (314) 361-9017. You will be sent a
confirmation letter after you register. The
session will be in the Schnucks Classroom at
the Museum. |
Read more about the Gateway Division's small model railroad layouts and
track plans.
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