The Convention will be offering a series of eight informal Mini Clinics on Thursday afternoon in one hour blocks. Each block will run twice. All clinics will run simultaneously for one hour, allowing participants to attend all four clinics per session..
The first block will run from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm. The second will run from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm.
Each 15 – 20 minute Mini Clinic will present one practical technique. Four tables will be set up around the room, allowing participants to interact with the clinician in a very relaxed setting. It’s a great opportunity to learn a few new skills.
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Peter will show and discuss the Model Railroad Control Systems switch machines. He will show how they can be wired for two or three wire DC or for AC. These switch machines are a drop in fit for Tortoise, but are much smaller, making them ideal for tight spaces.
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No room for a permanent workbench? A small, portable workbench is the solution. This mini clinic will show how you can model in a small space. Perfect for apartments, retirees, and folks that do not have much spread out room. We will discuss the best compact tools and storage systems to use for keeping everything you need to work on a project close at hand. The entire project can be assembled in an hour or two with a few basic tools and a short trip to your local Home Depot or Lowe’s.
James will demonstrate some basics of soldering.
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This mini clinics is intended to demonstrate how rolled roofing can be modeled using 1/2 inch 3-M Micropore adhesive tape. There will also be a demonstration of how chimneys, etc. can be fixed to roofs with simulated gap cement.
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A simple technique for rusting any surface using simple ready-available materials.
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Ed will discuss his method of installing Tortoise switch machines, minimizing trips under the layout.
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Puff Ball Trees can fill the gap for a forest seen at long distances, super trees look great in groups up close, but what about a tree standing alone in the center of town? when you want to put a tree on full display, the best option is always undoubtedly a hyper realistic Wireworm tree!
