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Model Railcast Show #67
Mon, Jun 8, 2009
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Show #67 - The Longest Show Yet! With special guests: Alan, Bernie, Chris, Don, Duncan & Joe Get your paper here... read all about it... Will Ayerst returns to the Model Railcast Show. :o)
Round House
Length: 3 hours
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Posted by:
Kimble
 on Mon, Jun 8 2009
web.mac.com/rcarignan/iWeb/Layout/Ryan,
I'm not going to "toast" the show, but I'd like to offer some constructive criticism. I think the Roundhouse Intro section dragged. There was too much banter and "production" comments: who wrote up the discussion list, who's microphone isn't adjusted, who's coming on late and needs an explanation of what's being discussed, ect. I'm not suggesting that the MRC should be scripted, but perhaps the crew segments could be edited? Part of the charm of the MRC is the rapport between the crew, but sometimes the banter overrides the content. Rob in Maine |
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Will - Use Foamcore or Gatorboard for your mock-ups (that is what I do at least). Any art store will probably carry this stuff.
RAH |
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There is a minor problem. The option to right click for the AAC version points to show 66 and not 67.
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Posted by:
alkemscalemodels
on Mon, Jun 8 2009
www.alkemscalemodels.comI failed to mention that if you want to get a copy of The Other Great Locomotive Chase DVD you can order it from his website at toglc.com
It is a fun romp made with model trains and cartoon figures. Check out his web site. It is very well done and a lot of fun to watch. I highly recommend it. |
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Posted by:
darkterritory
on Mon, Jun 8 2009
www.Housatonicrr.comListen link above indicates Page is no longer available...
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I had the same problem with the link on this page, but I got the show by using the link on the homepage.
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Posted by:
alkemscalemodels
on Mon, Jun 8 2009
www.alkemscalemodels.comThe intro did start to sound like the Scotty Mason show there for a second. I contributed to the problem as my mike did sound bad. I will get a new one for future shows.
I do like the way the ACC version has each section broke into chapters so you can jump to the part you desire, so one can easily skip this if so desired. Plus, it was great to hear Will again. We missed ya buddy! |
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Hello All,
I can say I enjoyed the show. Three hour but broken up into shorter sections worked well. It 'the people' are on a different wave or subject, so thing jump on and off a subject a lot of times. Really like the show and thank you all for hard work it takes to porduce a podcast. Keep up the great work, Rick D. |
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Posted by:
Ryman
on Mon, Jun 8 2009
www.modelrailcast.com/OK Guys... the link above is fixed. I am beat. The weekend was long and busy and the show was just as long, so I must have missed a few things during the editing process. However, I think I did leave the intro section longer than normal because Will joined us and wanted to get as much of him on the show as possible. OK... so strike Two. If you guys have some ideas, let me know.
Yes, Bernie, please get a headset that is not wireless. :o) |
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Posted by:
simtim
on Mon, Jun 8 2009
alwaystigers.mlblogs.com/Hey - a 3-hour show! I certainly enjoyed it though... I especially enjoyed the talk of the turn tables. I listened to the first two hours on my commute to work, and the final hour on the way home! I also listened to show #3 today. Welcome back Will, it was good to hear you again!
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Posted by:
bobcatt
on Tue, Jun 9 2009
bobcatts2bits.blogspot.com/Ryan, thanks for making my long ramble actually sound coherent! I had a great time, and the format for the show is definitely a good idea.
My apologies to those listeners who may have found it hard to follow what I was trying to describe; it's a bit esoteric compared to usual kit assembly or loco tuning processes. Since it would really help to see some photos, here are two blog entries with pictures of the my lathe, the problem wheel, and the arbour press I used. The brass bushing was turned at about 3000 rpm... Don asked me why I didn't put the wheel onto my milling table, "indicate" it in, and drill off a new concentric hole. I prefer to use a single-point boring tool (one flute of the endmill) to make the roundest hole possible in the closest-to-correct position. Small diameter drills can wander off their intended path, and drills do not actually make round holes :-) |
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Can someone help me find the photos referred to in the show about using different thicknesses of roadbed to create superelevation? Thanks.
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Posted by:
Ironsiderodger
on Tue, Jun 9 2009
www.ironsaddcasts.mypodcast.comHey Mark, here ye go: http://www.modelrailcast.com/PhotoGallery/PhotoSetView.asp?s=68
Or just check in my photo gallery (Ironsiderodger) under the Layout category. |
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Thanks. I have a hard time connecting real names with pseudonyms.
What amount of superelevation did you achieve with this method? I'm looking for no more than 2 to 3 inches, as the track will carry both drag freights and faster passenger trains. |
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Posted by:
CVSNE
on Tue, Jun 9 2009
snery.comOkay, I'll try to do this without toasting myself . . .
Bernie needs a better headset. The show did seem to take a while to get rolling, but I think our individual project intros were a little long - not Ryan's fault. I enjoyed hearing Will again and think once the Roundhouse got going it moved along well - I think the show set a record for the length and the number of people on at one time! Well done to all - especially Ryan. Marty |
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Good show, I enjoyed it. I listen on my computer, the AAC podcast via iTunes. It took 2 days however to get thru 3 hours. Are you and Scotty trying for a world record - his podcasts are 2 1/2 to 3+ hours in length, the MRC is now approaching 3 hours. Lots of good content on both, but I'm very happy that iTunes remembers where you stopped listening for each podcast (by feed) - that way I can listen to one - get interrupted, come back and listen to some other podcast, like a music, or F1 related one, and then come back to the MRC or Scotty's podcast.
Keep up the good work. Gil |
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Posted by:
bobcatt
on Thu, Jun 11 2009
bobcatts2bits.blogspot.com/Just wanted to specifically say "thanks" to Don for the swinging gate pics & info, and Marty for the turntable story. Great reference material.
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Posted by:
ChrisNH
on Thu, Jun 11 2009
model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/chrisNHHi Guys, finally finished.
I enjoyed the show a lot. Its a nice change of pace. I think doing modeler updates as a regular weekly feature would be great. If you spend an hour on a single person interview and an hour on modeler updates and a little time on show updates you will have a good format! A couple of quick things - I miss some of the prototype pieces you guys used to do. The little history bits went went well with the audio format and I for one enjoy railroad history and feel its an important part of my enjoyment of the hobby. - I think a "golden target" length for this show is about 160 minutes.. which is how much will fit on two 80 minute CDs. Because, you know, its all about me.. I burn the show to CD for use in my car using Nero, but first I use "AudioBookCutter" to slice it into 5 minute tracks. The program is nice because it makes cuts only pauses in talking. No cut words as you change disks. Chris |
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Posted by:
Ironsiderodger
on Thu, Jun 11 2009
www.ironsaddcasts.mypodcast.comInteresting you mention the prototype pieces... keep an ear open...
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Nice show, I like the shotgun approach - one of the topics was bound to be of interest to just about everyone!!
After seeing the photos of the swing bridge (which could stop a truck, nice job) I uploaded some photos of my (somewhat MacGyver-ed) lift bridge, which spans an 8 foot window in our apartment. I listen on my iPhone while riding the New York City Subway to work. During the heat of the debate on car cards versus switch lists, I started playing Minesweeper!! |
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Posted by:
jwalton49
on Tue, Jun 16 2009
www.nyrs.com
Thanks to Marty for bringing up my turntable controller. www.nyrs.com is the website. I would be happy to come on the show and talk turntables anytime.
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