A Bulkhead Flatcar for Two Gauges
Model Railroader 1989-07 pg. 64 Scale: Category: "Freight Cars - Flat Cars"
Taking a standard gauge car, the author modeled a narrow gauge one. However, most of the article appears to be scratchbuilding the model. Includes scale and isometric drawings of how he built the flat car frame. Also includes prototype photos.
A Paint Mixer for the Workbench
Model Railroader 1996-09 pg. 95 Scale: Category: "Tools"
Using a BBQ rotisserie motor, the author built this device to rotate the paint bottles. This keeps the paint in good condition and always ready for him to use.
Paint and Weather a Blast Furnace
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-11 pg. 96 Scale: (none) Category: "Structures - Industrial"
Painting the HO and N scale Walthers blast furnace kit.
Painting Signs on Buildings
Model Railroader 1997-07 pg. 93 Scale: (none) Category: "Structures"
Painting a drop shadow on stenciled signs to give buildings a vintage look.
Weathering Steel Mill Cars
Model Railroader 2002-12 pg. 112 Scale: (none) Category: "Freight Cars"
Unique hot-metal cars. Simulating glowing metal in the cars using miniature fluorescent light with red plastic filter.