Modeling With The Masters (MWTM)
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At Coast Rails 2014, we will be presenting a Modeling With The Masters (MWTM) program. Clark Kooning, Master Model Railroader, from Toronto, Canada, is coming to San Luis Obispo to present a series of hands-on make-and-take clinics, usually only held at NMRA National Conventions. Sign-up and reserve your seat for one of the most exciting NMRA programs ever brought to the PCR!
Each session lasts 2½ to 5 hours and starts with a workshop, followed by a hands-on session where you will actually build a model aided by Master Model Railroader Clark Kooning. He will assist you, answer your questions and share his modeling expertise, skills and techniques. When the session is finished, you will be able to take your project home.
MONDAY, April 14 is Cut-off Date for
Modeling With The Masters Sign-ups.
The cutoff date to sign up for Modeling With The Masters clinics has changed again to this MONDAY, April 14, for all clinics.
Anyone signing up after Monday will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee of having materials for the clinics. Sign-up now to avoid disappointment.
04/11/14, 8:30 PM
| There were several “Modeling With The Masters” clinics presented at X2011 in Sacramento. Attendees built a model to take home, with personal help from Master Model Railroaders. Here Clark Kooning, MMR, (standing) helps an attendee during the "Building a DPM Structure" clinic. That's John Lowrance, MMR, sitting behind Clark with his leg crossed, helping another attendee. Photo by John Sing |
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Not Open Clinics
Unlike the other clinics at Coast Rails 2014, you must purchase a ticket before the convention to pay the required materials fee to attend MWTM clinics. You may do so when you register for the convention or, if already registered, either on the "Company Store" page or the convenient "Add to Cart" buttons below. Coast Rails 2014 registration is required!
Attendance is Limited
Attendance is limited to 18 participants for each clinic, except for the Building a Turnout Using Fast Tracks, which is limited to 12 participants per session.
Cut-off for Sign-Ups — CHANGED 4/11/14!
The cutoff date to sign up for Modeling With The Masters clinics has changed again to this MONDAY, April 14, for all clinics.
Anyone signing up after Monday will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee of having materials for the clinics. Sign-up now to avoid disappointment.
MWTM Clinics Not at Sands
All MWTM clinics will be held at the Holiday Inn Express, next door at 1800 Monterey Street, to the left (west) of the Sands.
MWTM Tool Lists
All students must bring the required tools for each clinic, per the following tool lists. Tools are the participant's responsibility. Materials, paints, and adhesives are included in the cost of the clinics and will be provided.
- Tool List: Building a Laser Structure Kit
- Tool List: Scratch Building in Styrene
- Tool List: Learning to Build a DPM™ Kit Properly
- Tool List: Building a Turnout Using Fast Tracks
- Tool List: Scratch Build a Cattle Ramp
- Tool List: Scratch Build a Puddle Jumper Bridge
Failure to bring your own tools will hinder your ability to take part in these hands-on clinics.
MWTM Clinics Offered
- Building a Laser Structure Kit
- Scratch Building in Styrene
- Learning to Build a DPM™ Kit Properly
- Building a Turnout Using Fast Tracks
- Scratch Build a Cattle Ramp
- Scratch Build a Puddle Jumper Bridge
MWTM: BUILDING A LASER STRUCTURE KIT
- Instructor: Clark Kooning, MMR, with Tim Warris
Length of Clinic: 5 hours
Limit of 18 students
Cost per person: $50.00 for N or HO scale
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Required Tool list
This is a good project for those who have never tried a laser kit. Available in N & HO scale.
The student will learn:
- How laser kits are designed and cut
- How to distress wood
- How to prep and paint laser parts
- What glues and paint to use on laser kits
- Assembly of a basic laser kit
| Wednesday, April 30, 4:00 - 9:00 PM | N scale | $50.00 | |
| HO scale | $50.00 |
MWTM: SCRATCH BUILDING IN STYRENE
- Instructor: Clark Kooning, MMR, with Tim Warris
Length of Clinic: 5 hours
Limit of 18 students
Cost per person: $50.00 for N or HO scale / $65.00 for S or O scale
Date: Thursday, May 1, 7:00 AM - Noon
Required Tool list
This is a good project for those who have never tried to build a structure in styrene. Available in N, HO, S, O scale.
The student will learn:
- How to read a basic plan
- How to layout the parts on styrene
- Learn to assemble a basic styrene structure
- Learn what glues and paint to use on styrene (No painting will be done)
- Assembly and additions to the structure of a couple of details
| Thursday, May 1, 7:00 AM - Noon | N scale | $50.00 | |
| HO scale | $50.00 | ||
| S scale | $65.00 | ||
| O scale | $65.00 |
MWTM: LEARNING TO BUILD A DPM™ KIT PROPERLY
- Instructor: Clark Kooning, MMR, with Tim Warris
Length of Clinic: 5 hours
Limit of 18 students
Cost per person: $50.00 for N or HO scale
Date: Thursday, May 1, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Required Tool list
It seems like everyone has built a DPM kit, but in this clinic we will show you a couple of tricks and tips that most people don’t know about DPM kits. Available in N and HO scale.
The student will learn:
- Learn how DPM are designed to go together
- Learn how to properly assemble DPM kits
- Learn to prep and paint parts
- Learn what glues and paint to use on DPM
- Assembly of a basic DPM structure
- Addition of signs and small details
| Thursday, May 1, 1:00 - 6:00 PM | N scale | $50.00 | |
| HO scale | $50.00 |
MWTM: BUILDING A TURNOUT USING FAST TRACKS
- Instructors: Clark Kooning, MMR, and Tim Warris, Owner of Fast Tracks
Length of Clinic: 4 hours
Limit of 12 students per session
Cost per person: $60.00 for N, HO or HOn3 / $65.00 for S or Sn3 / $70.00 for On30
Date: Friday, May 2, Session #1: 7:00-11:00 AM; Session #2: Noon-4:00 PM
Required Tool list
Each session begins with a workshop on building a turnout from scratch, followed by a hands-on session during which you will build a turnout aided by Clark Kooning, Master Model Railroader, and Tim Warris, Owner of Fast Tracks. They will assist you, answer your questions and share their modeling expertise, skills and techniques. When the session is finished, you will be able to take your completed turnout home. Depending on time, we may be able to have your turnout judged for certification for the AP program.
The student will learn:
- How a turnout works
- How to use the Fast Tracks tools and jigs
- How to produce all the parts of a turnout
- How to assemble and solder the turnout parts
- How to check a turnout with the NMRA gauge
| Session #1, Friday, May 2, 7:00 - 11:00 AM | N scale | $60.00 | |
| HO scale | $60.00 | ||
| HOn3 scale | $60.00 | ||
| S scale | $65.00 | ||
| Sn3 scale | $65.00 | ||
| On30 scale | $70.00 |
| Session #2, Friday, May 2, Noon - 4:00 PM | N scale | $60.00 | |
| HO scale | $60.00 | ||
| HOn3 scale | $60.00 | ||
| S scale | $65.00 | ||
| Sn3 scale | $65.00 | ||
| On30 scale | $70.00 |
MWTM: SCRATCH BUILD A CATTLE RAMP
- Instructor: Clark Kooning, MMR, with Tim Warris
Length of Clinic: 2½ hours
Limit of 18 students
Cost per person: $25.00 for HO scale only
Date: Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Required Tool list
The student will learn:
- Learn how to read a basic plan
- How to layout the parts on styrene
- Learn to assemble a basic styrene structure
- Learn what glues and paint to use on styrene (No painting will be done)
- Assembly and additions to the structure of a couple of details
| Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | HO scale only | $25.00 |
MWTM: SCRATCH BUILD A PUDDLE JUMPER BRIDGE
- Instructor: Clark Kooning, MMR, with Tim Warris
Length of Clinic: 2½ hours
Limit of 18 students
Cost per person: $25.00 for HO scale only
Date: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Required Tool list
The student will learn:
- Learn how to read a basic plan
- How to layout the parts on strip wood
- Learn to assemble a basic wood structure
- Learn what glues and paint to use on wood and the use of markers (No painting will be done)
- Assembly and additions to the structure of a couple of details
| Saturday, May 3, 9:00 - 11:30 AM | HO scale only | $25.00 |
Signing Up
To sign up and reserve your seat for any of these special clinics, you may do so above or go to the "Company Store" page and add them to your PayPal cart. If you have already registered for the convention, you do not need to submit another registration form. The Registrar will add them to your registration package.
If you have not yet registered, go to the "Registration" page and register. You may add Modeling With The Masters clinics to your registration package.
Please reserve your seat for these clinics by Monday, April 14, 2014. (Date subject to change and it has, twice!)
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