| CLINIC: Kato Mini-Modules - Introduction |
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| DAY: Thursday | TIME: 7:00–8:00pm |
ROOM: Devon |
| DESCRIPTION: Mini-Modules are a new way to practice model railroading and much more on a smaller scale. It is an excellent introduction to model railroading, yet challenging enough for veteran model railroaders. If you would like to try something out of the ordinary, Mini-Modules may be for you. If you opt for the hands-on clinic, you’ll get to build one from start to finish. This clinic is open to everyone and is not a prerequisite for the Make & Take clinic. |
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| CLINIC: Make & Take: Kato Mini-Modules |
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| DAY: Thursday | TIME: 8:30–11:00pm |
ROOM: Devon |
| DAY: Saturday | TIME: 1:30–4:00pm | ROOM: Devon |
| DESCRIPTION: Extra Fare, paid at registration
Mini-Modules Base: As with T-TRAK, there are not many rules for Mini-Modules, however it starts with a good foundation. We will be building the Kato Mini-Diorama Circus Module kits. The build will be geared toward N scale, however we will have a number of HOn30/On18 track options for folks who would like larger ties. Bring your tools: A larger paint brush, hobby knife, screwdriver. Mini-Modules Landforms: Starting with the completed base, we begin the design phase. We will need to build up the landforms out of foam. We will look at the design criteria and craft the landforms that will be determining the final shape of the mini-modules. Bring your tools: A hobby knife and paintbrushes. Mini-Module Finishing Touches: Adding scenery elements and final touches. Bring your tools: A hobby knife and small paintbrushes. |
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About the Clinician... Michael Dettinger is a model railroader with a passion for oddities, DCC,and animation. Mike has modeled Compressed (Shorty B-Train) Japanese N Scale (1/150), HOn30, On18, HOn3, HO, On30,and O-27/31. His animation projects include DCC control to the Tyco Operating Box Car, the Bachmann Action Caboose, the Lionel 0805 Nuclear Waste Car, and the Lionel 0834 Lighted Poultry Car. If it is obscure, Mike will build it and/or put a decoder in it. His latest obsession is T-TRAK. Mike is also a contributor to online webcasts. Mike currently serves as the Convention Clinics Chair, a Philadelphia Division director, and the division's clinics chair, and has presented a variety of clinics and written many articles for the division newsletter. He presented two hands-on clinics at our last regional convention in 2019. |