Library - Magazine Articles by Carl Caiati

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.