I was looking at the cover of a recent model RR mag when I realized that Ihadn't read most of the articles highlighted there. That got me to thinkingabout how that seems my pattern the last few years. How it's easier to find andread only the articles that interest me. At the same time, I feel guiltybecause I know the other articles probably contain lots of great information. Iremember when I was younger how I'd sit and read every article, whether I wasparticularly interested in the subject or not. Like I said, almost everyarticle contains something useful, such as kitbashing techniques, detailingideas, etc. Now, with so many things fighting for our attention, not to mentiona lot more magazines, there just doesn't seem to be enough time.I was wondering what most of you do. Read everything or pick and choose?Jim

What I did (I am no longer a active modeler) was scan magazine andthen reread in detail. I read letters to editor and articles ofinterest. It is hard to say what I read - I might read a constructionarticle if I thought I would build item or if it contained techniquesof interest.I read most layout articles - unless it was heavy on "made-up history"or was heavy on operation.Since I had 50+ years of magazines I often went back and rereadmagazines; finding new things to read (after all over the years youmight change from modeling PRR 1936 to BNSF 2003 - so there is alwaysnew things to be found, even in old magazines).Some seem so sure of staying in narrow modeling grove that they cliparticles and throw rest of magazines away. I never could clipmagazines.

the hungry ole great one.Jerrynews:...

Salvé"MrRathburne" skrev i meddelandetnews: Well done Ratty :) You are in great danger of making me like you :DBeowulf

How Much Do You Read?

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MrRathburne 22 years ago

Trains is another good mag to get. I actually give mine each month to a local museum that sells them for a buck or something to make some cash.

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JCunington 22 years ago

And whatever does get dunked, gets red, depending on how hot you keep the water.

Jay Been there, done that, WI

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JCunington 22 years ago

That's why cordless phones were invented. Of course, then it never rings until you lose it.

Jay CNS&M North Shore Line - "First and fastest"

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Jerry 22 years ago

the hungry ole great one. Jerry

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Beowulf 22 years ago

Salvé "MrRathburne" skrev i meddelandet news: snipped-for-privacy@posting.google.com...

Well done Ratty :) You are in great danger of making me like you :D Beowulf

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JaiJEF 22 years ago

skim mostly like the layout articles the most. reviews second, then the columns & letters. read about 75% of magazine. was not impressed w/Feb. 2004 MRR. not enough layouts. Jan 2004 was awesome glad I subscribe. cheaper in long run. I also have magazines that are yrs old. some even 10 yrs old. then I salvage the tech articles & other ones I find interesting and recycle the mag. jai

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