California's Golden Grass
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-03 pg. 76 Scale: On3 Category: "Scenery"
This articles shows how the author created tall and short grasses for his On3 layout. He used Joann Fabrics Grizzly Fur for the tall grasses, and Wal-Mart plush fabric for the short grasses. The article details how to paint the fabrics, how to install them, and how to hide seams.
Making a Cardboard Party Balloon Pond
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-09 pg. 87 Scale: (none) Category: "Scenery - Waterside"
Thinking outside the box allowed this author to see how a shiny two-dimensional party balloon could be used as a soft-rippling pond. A photo essay shows how he installed it.
Styrene as Weathered Wood
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-07 pg. 66 Scale: (none) Category: "Structures"
This article describes in detail how the author makes white styrene look like aged wood. The finished product looks amazingly real.
Western Sagebrush
Railroad Model Craftsman 2005-11 pg. 84 Scale: (none) Category: "Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes"
Using fake fur to create sagebrush.