Modeling Junk
Model Railroader 1989-07 pg. 76 Scale: Category: "Scenery - Trackside"
Various ideas and several photos on how to model junk.
Pine Tree Art
Model Railroader 1988-02 pg. 108 Scale: HO Category: "Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes"
Building western-U.S. pine trees from a dowel as the main trunk, and copper wire for the branches.
The Charisma of Trivia
Model Railroader 1987-10 pg. 98 Scale: (none) Category: "Scenery - Trackside"
Adding lots of left-over parts, fully painted and weathered, to the layout adds to the clutter that makes a scene more believable. The author describes how he uses paintbrush bristles for weeds.
The Lauderdale Shore Line Model Railroad Club's Modules
Model Railroader 1988-01 pg. 90 Scale: HO Category: "Modules"
A description of how this club's 20 modules were built, and what the various members of the club do.