Acres in Inches
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-11 pg. 81 Scale: Category: "Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes"
Using a thin piece of styrofoam, this article describes how to model what appears to be a deep, dark forest in just around an inch of depth. From the photos it looks to be very effective.
Keveny Memorial Academy
Railroad Model Craftsman 2007-01 pg. 56 Scale: HO Category: "Structures - Towns/Cities"
The author describes how he built a compressed scale replica of this building found in Cohoes. Includes one finished model photo and two prototype photos.
Letterbashing
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-10 pg. 45 Scale: Category: "Structures"
Using computer graphics software, the author created letters for his structure that needed their own custom spacing and had to fit within the structure's design elements. Also covers small shop signs, factory signs, and dealing with specific letters.
Thinking Outside the Blocks
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-09 pg. 56 Scale: Category: "Structures"
The author describes how he uses Lego® building blocks to construct inner foundations for structures, as temporary stand-ins for to-be-built structures, and for building interior details.
Tools: Cheaper by the Dozen
Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-05 pg. 77 Scale: Category: "Tools"
Think outside the box to find some really cheap, even free, tools.