by Mike | Jan 1, 2021 | RPM Conference
Ted Culotta, Hunter Hughson, and Ryan Mendell are hosting great virtual RPM events. Loads of fun and none of the travel costs! Ok, so we would love to see everyone in person again, but while in-person events take a hiatus, these are a great way to get inspired and...
by Mike | Mar 9, 2020 | RPM Conference
UPDATE AUGUST 2020: Due to COVID-19 restrictions in Illinois, large events cannot be held at this time. Frank has made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 event. Look for a return in 2021. For the past four years Katie and I, plus a dedicated group of volunteers,...
by Mike | Nov 8, 2019 | RPM Mini-Kits
In 2019 the Mini-Kit was offered in HO and N scales. Frank Hodina worked on the conversion of an Accurail HO scale single sheathed boxcar into an Illinois Central prototype with a new set of ends and other assorted details. Mike Skibbe took inspiration from...
by Mike | Nov 8, 2019 | RPM Mini-Kits
In 2018, the Mini-Kit was once again offered in HO, N, S, and O scales. Frank Hodina conceived the HO scale kit as a conversion of an Accurail 40ft wood reefer model into an FGEX 40ft truss rod car. Working off his queue, Mike Skibbe developed conversion parts for S...
by Mike | Nov 8, 2019 | RPM Mini-Kits
The 2017 rendition of the Mini-Kit was offered in four different scales! First, Jason Kliewer’s 3D cad model of a Pullman Standard “Carbuilders” end was the basis for new resin ends in each scale. The ends were 3D printed, and then combined with...
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