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Caboose Hobbies
Clinic Schedule 2011/2012 |
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Stop and take a minute to learn how to do it right. Our clinics are given by real experts in Model
Railroading. Attending a Caboose Hobbies Clinic will save you hours and trouble in the future!
DATE |
TIME |
TOPIC |
Oct. 29 |
10:30 |
Helpful Hints |
Nov. 5 |
10:30 |
DC Wiring |
Nov. 12 |
10:30 |
DCC Systems |
Nov. 19 |
10:30 |
Bench work |
Nov. 26 |
X |
Happy Thanksgiving |
Dec. 3 |
10:30 |
DCC Wiring |
Dec.10 |
10:30 |
Operating a Layout |
Dec. 17 |
10:30 |
Laying Flex Track |
Dec. 24 |
X |
Merry Christmas |
Dec. 31 |
X |
Happy New Year |
Jan. 7 |
10:30 |
Starting the Right Way |
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1:30 |
Lionel-not just for Xmas |
Jan. 14 |
10:30 |
Static Grass Applications |
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1:30 |
Kit bashing Passenger Cars |
Jan. 21 |
10:30 |
Scenery A-Z (Snow & Water) |
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1:30 |
Hand laying Track & Turnouts |
Jan. 28 |
10:30 |
Repairing & Mending Brass |
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1:30 |
“N” Scale |
Feb. 4 |
10:30 |
Speaking of Narrow Gauge |
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1:30 |
Painting Figures |
Feb. 11 |
10:30 |
Modeling Trees |
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1:30 |
Weathering Rolling Stock |
Feb. 18 |
10:30 |
Soldering |
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1:30 |
Scenery-Vision to Reality |
Feb. 25 |
10:30 |
Layout Design for Operations |
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1:30 |
Tools |
Mar. 3 |
10:30 |
Airbrushing |
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1:30 |
Open Car Loads |
Mar. 10 |
10:30 |
Lightweight Scenery-w/Geodesic Foam |
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1:30 |
DCC Applications |
Mar. 17 |
10:30 |
“G”-“F” Scale Modeling |
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1:30 |
Weathering Techniques |
Mar. 24 |
10:30 |
CTC-Signaling VS Track Warrants |
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1:30 |
Installing DCC Decoders |
Mar.31 |
10:30 |
Detailing Structures |
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1:30 |
So you think you’re a railfan |
All Clinics are on Saturday
Clinic schedule subject to change without notice
AIR BRUSHING
Mar 3 With—Craig Kleinman How to select and use an airbrush.
BENCHWORK
Nov 19 With---Rich Schwerer
Bench work from the ground up. Provide the proper foundation for your layout.
CTC SIGNALING vs TRACK WARRANTS
Mar 24 With---Dave Rhodes
The difference between CTC and warrants—The Pro’s and Con’s
DC WIRING
Nov 5 With---Roger Frank
How to wire your track the proper way to avoid the electrical gremlins.
DCC SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
Nov 12---Mar 10 With—Dave Clingman
Compare capabilities of systems designed for the beginner and the advanced model
railroader.
DCC WIRING
Dec 3 With---Dave Clingman
How to install a track and control bus, reverse loop wiring and wiring accessories
will be discussed.
DETAILING STRUCTURES
Mar 31 With---Duncan Harvey
How to detail interiors and exteriors of period buildings.
“G” & “F” SCALE
MODELING
Mar 17 With---Ron Keiser
G scale information including the differences in scale, equipment availability,
manufactures and track laying information.
HAND LAYING TRACK & TURNOUTS
Jan 21 With---Bill Johnson
How to hand lay track will be covered , so both the beginner and expert can
become a pro at the art of hand laying a main line.
HELPFUL HINTS
Oct 29 With---Erwin Chaim
Hints for all the little things that make for a more successful model railroading.
INSTALLING DCC DECODERS
Mar 24 With---Roger Frank
How to install DCC decoders in both HO and N scale locomotives.
KITBASHING PASSENGER CARS
Jan 14 With---Steve Orth
Learn the secret tricks and techniques to make that unusual and unique piece
of rolling stock.
LAYING FLEX TRACK
Dec 17 With---Roger Frank
How to lay flex track the proper way for years of reliable operation.
LAYOUT DESIGN FOR OPERATIONS
Feb 25 With---John Parker
Avoid the pitfalls-Minimize redesign. Get your trains running the first try.
LIGHTWEIGHT SCENERY-w/GEODESIC FOAM
Mar 10 With---Rich Loveman
A truly unique form of scenery construction, for ultra light, rock solid, and
durable scenery.
LIONEL – NOT JUST FOR XMAS
Jan 7 With-Ray Schneringer&Xavier Villarreal
Beginner to advanced information on 3 rail AC track, locos, maintenance of equipment,
accessories, and expansion of a layout.
MODELING TREES
Feb 11 With---Dennis Hagen
How to use inexpensive materials and techniques for building a wide variety
of trees for your layout.
“N” SCALE
Jan 28 With--- Pat Lana
Information for both the beginner and seasoned
“N”scaler, with a touch of “Z”.
OPEN CAR LOADS
Mar 3 With---Roger Ball
A unique look at all those different flat car and gondola loads from crates
to vehicles.
OPERATING A LAYOUT
Dec 10 With---Paul Sullivan
How to operate model railroads as the prototypes do. Build up trains and deliver
them to the businesses along the lines of your layout.
PAINTING FIGURES
Feb 4 With---Gerald Styles
One of those tedious jobs we hate to do. Learn how to make it fun and easy.
REPAIRING & MENDING BRASS
Jan 28 With---Roger Clark & Mark Eden
The fading art of caring for brass.
SCENERY A-Z (Snow & Water)
Jan 21 With---Alain Rigaud
A general overview of scenery techniques will be demonstrated, including snow
and water.
SCENERY- VISION TO REALITY
Feb 18 With---Bob Foltz
Constructing your new layout from visualization to actual construction.
SO YOU THINK YOU’RE A RAILFAN
Mar 31 With---Jay Queiser
Railfaning from an eagle or hawk’s perspective. Let’s scout many
favorite photo locations from a new angle.
SOLDERING
Feb 18 With---Erwin Chaim
Basic soldering techniques and how to construct a resistance soldering device
will be explained.
SPEAKING OF NARROW GAUGE
Feb 4 With---Duncan Harvey
An introduction to, and complete discussion of the narrow side of the hobby.
STARTING THE RIGHT WAY
Jan 7 With---Rich Schwerer
How to get started in model railroading on the right foot. The do’s and
don’ts for a successful beginning.
STATIC GRASS APPLICATIONS
Jan 14 With---Alex Yakubovich
A manufacturer’s demo
TOOLS
Feb 25 With---Doug Geiger
Discuss and show tools found useful in 20+ years of building excellent models.
Tools range from basic to exotic.
WEATHERING TECHNIQUES
Mar 17 With---George Redding
Weathering methods for both structures and rolling stock will be demonstrated.
WEATHERING ROLLING STOCK
Feb 11 With---Brian Bates & Matt Faruolo
Learn the secrets of turning that, out of the box/paint shop car, into a worn
and traveled veteran.
Caboose Hobbies' clinics are free.
Due to space limitations, seating may be limited. Come early to insure a seat.
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