A New Layout Part I

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-09 pg. 72     Scale: HO     Category: "Layout Construction"

The author talks about the demise of his previous layout, why the new layout, and the things he wants to do different this time. Obviously the layout is quite far along, because it includes lots of nice close-up photos of the new layout.

A New Layout Part II

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-10 pg. 72     Scale: HO     Category: "Layout Construction"

This installment covers the construction of the benchwork on top of shelf system brackets. The author attempts to use the minimal number of tools showing that in two weeks the "dirty" job of benchwork can be completed.

A New Layout Part III

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-11 pg. 88     Scale: HO     Category: "Layout Construction"

In this installment of the author's layout construction project he discusses track planning and track laying.

A New Layout Part IV

Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-12 pg. 91     Scale: (none)     Category: "Layout Construction"

This article discusses the idea of using photos of models as backdrops. A large part of the article covers how to do the photography.

Building a Covered Barge for the Port Richmond Part II

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-02 pg. 75     Scale: HO     Category: "Scenery - Waterside"

Construction and final model photo accompany the article. This issue starts off with the hull completed.

Conquering Insulbrick

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-01 pg. 54     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures"

Modeling the pre-WWII asphalt sheets of faux-brick siding that was used on frame houses in the Northeast and Midwest. The article includes prototype and modeling photos.

Creating a Paint Scheme for a Freelanced Railroad

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-02 pg. 81     Scale: HO     Category: "Painting & Weathering"

Although building a freelanced model may seem easy, this article describes the author's issues he had to deal with trying to develop a realistic paint scheme for his engines. Several photos of unique prototype paint schemes (that influenced the author) are included.

George Lochsky's Northern Pacific Layout

Railroad Model Craftsman 2010-09 pg. 38     Scale: HO     Category: "Layouts - HO - Medium"

A long, skinny layout that models the Cascades to Puget Sound. Since the layout is a bit smaller, the owner was able to focus more attention to the details and the fantastic structures it features. The passenger station is modeled open facing the aisle, so the interior is fully visible.

Kitbashing an O&W-based Crossing Shanty

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-09 pg. 60     Scale: (none)     Category: "Structures - Track-side Details"

The article includes a prototype photo, model construction photos, and a parts list. The author build the model from a set of plans for a standard NYO&W shanty. Scale drawings are included for this simple project.

Maritime Floating Boxcars

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-01 pg. 68     Scale: (none)     Category: "(none)"

Scratchbuilding a Shallow-relief Model Based on the Crowl Store

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-12 pg. 85     Scale: HO     Category: "Structures - Track-side Details"

The author took the photos taken by Robert Mohowski (shown in the article in this same issue) and built this shallow structure. Includes model and prototype photos, scale drawings, a parts list, and detailed information on how to build the more complex parts, such as the curve window tops.

Troy on the NEB&W

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-08 pg. 50     Scale: HO     Category: "Layouts"

Updating an Athearn Standard Coach

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-10 pg. 68     Scale: HO     Category: "Passenger Cars"

Includes diaphragms, how to use dividers to place details.