Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast Ep 2-04: Jake Johnson

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by Dave Meek

Jake Johnson is a professional model maker, layout builder, kit designer, and former Senior Dimensional Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering. In his last appearance on the Thunder Mesa Limited, we went in depth on the art of model railroading. This time out, we delve more into the science of layout building with a focus on the hows and whys of doing things in a specific order. Plus we get Jake’s impressions from the recent 42 Annual Narrow Gauge Convention in Seattle, WA, and what it takes to build a contest winning model.

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Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast Ep 2-03: Sam Towler

Posted on June 29, 2022July 2, 2022 by Dave Meek

Sam Towler is back for a second appearance on the Thunder Mesa Limited. When we last chatted with Sam, he was still with Walt Disney Imagineering and caught up in the mess of pandemic furlows and park closures. Post WDI, he returns to talk candidly about his experiences there, from highs like making models and carving rocks for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, to the lows of a severely bungled relocation of Imagineering to Florida. This is a special extended edition of the Thunder Mesa Limited, so sit back, relax, pull up on the yellow strap and enjoy the ride!

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Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast Ep 2-02: Chris Raley

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Dave Meek

Join me as I welcome amazing miniature sign artist Chris Raley to the Thunder Mesa Podcast. Chris is the mad maker behind Route 9 Signs, and in this episode, we chat about the creative process, the value of making models. the many pitfalls of gatekeeping in creative communities, and why the heck he hasn’t built a model railroad yet!

You can find Chris and his remarkable work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/route9signs/

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Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast Ep 2-01: Jason Jenson

Posted on March 25, 2022June 26, 2022 by Dave Meek

The Thunder Mesa Limited Podcast is back! We’re kicking off season 2 chatting with the amazingly talented Jason Jenson of Jason Jenson Trains. We cover everything from HO scale freelancing and science fiction modeling, to choosing projects and avoiding burnout.

Thanks for listening, amigos!
Dave

Jason Jenson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtCiywyxpf5ed785KbAAQA
Jason Jenson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonjensentrains/
Jason Jenson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jason-Jensen-Trains/

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