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Magazine Articles By Robert L. Hundman
#20 Crossover
Magazine:
N-Scale 1999-11/12
Page:
54
Category:
Track
Scale:
N
The author shows and describes how he built a #20 crossover track using code 55 rail and sections of flextrack.
A View Inside
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-09/10
Page:
62
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
Modeling a building such that the front-facing wall is removed, so that the viewer can see inside.
Abingdon Freight House
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-07/08
Page:
34
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
The author's quest to build a replica of the Abingdon area continues with the construction of the freight house. Prototype photos, scale drawings, and many construction photos accompany the article.
Abingdon Freight House
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-10/11
Page:
49
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
Learning how to cast round window treatments using Castolite.
Abingdon Stock Pens
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-11/12
Page:
36
Category:
Structures - Animals
Construction and model photos and scale drawings of a stock pen.
Bending Jig for Grabirons
Magazine:
N-Scale 2001-11/12
Page:
52
Category:
Tools
Scale:
N
A simple jig for forming grabirons of different widths.
Better Layout Photos
Magazine:
N-Scale 2005-07/08
Page:
34
Category:
Photography & Videography
An overview of photography, and many example photos of what is good and what is wrong with the photos, as it applies to model photography.
Blacktop Roads
Magazine:
N-Scale 2005-07/08
Page:
60
Category:
Scenery - Streets
The author uses sandpaper as the foundation for blacktop roads. Includes step-by-step photos, building complex road systems, lines, and installation.
CB&Q Stock Car Conclusion
Magazine:
Mainline Modeler 1992-05
Page:
24
Category:
Freight Cars - Stock Cars
Scale:
HO
The author explains why the progress on these cars has been slow. He is building three of them at a time from scratch. The article is basically a photo essay, and it shows the final work to be done on the car, as well as finishing it.
Modeling the Wilburton Trestle
Magazine:
N-Scale 2005-09/10
Page:
58
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
N
The author is attempting to build a full-scale model of this bridge, with correct topography. Prototype photos and scale drawings are included. Trestle bent construction photos are included also.
Modeling Wilburton Trestle
Magazine:
N-Scale 2005-11/12
Page:
56
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
N
Shows how the author built the bends and starts assembling the bridge. Includes prototype photos.
Modeling Wilburton Trestle
Magazine:
N-Scale 2006-05/06
Page:
49
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
N
The author continues to build the 6-foot model of this large bridge. The bents are complete, so he shows how he is putting them together to create the bridge.
Modeling Wilburton Trestle Part 5
Magazine:
N-Scale 2006-07/08
Page:
46
Category:
Structures - Bridges
This installment covers completing most of the structure.
Published Photo To Model
Magazine:
N-Scale 2005-11/12
Page:
47
Category:
Structures
Scale:
N
The author shows how he built a model of the general store at Nella, North Carolina.
Realistic Trees
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-05/06
Page:
43
Category:
Scenery
Models of Black Willow, Yellow Poplar, Live Oak, Black Locust, Common Ash, Sycamore, and White Oak trees.
Realistic Trees Made Easy Part One
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-03/04
Page:
44
Category:
Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes
Scale:
N
Scale drawings of various trees. Preliminary work includes collecting the "leaves" and covering the armatures. Detailed instructions for Sassafras, Gray Poplar, and Eastern Cottonwood trees.
Riveting Plate
Magazine:
Mainline Modeler 1999-08
Page:
30
Category:
Tools
The author describes the method he uses to create rivets in a row that doesn't stretch the material too much. The focus of the article is rivets for steam locomotive tenders.
Storage Shed & Scenery
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-07/08
Page:
32
Category:
Structures - Trackside
Scale:
N
Scratchbuilding a storage shed and a scale house. The author's Abingdon module is also starting to get some scenery.
Tell-tales
Magazine:
N-Scale 2004-03/04
Page:
36
Category:
Scenery - Trackside
Scale:
N
How to build tell-tales for single- and double-track. Includes prototype track diagrams.
Tender Construction
Magazine:
Mainline Modeler 1990-03
Page:
30
Category:
Locomotives - Tenders
The author describes how tenders were made and how they evolved over time. Includes many prototype photos.
The Abingdon Depot
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-07/08
Page:
44
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
Fixing a gable roof mistake and adding many details to the structure.
The Abingdon Depot Part I
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-03/04
Page:
36
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
The project starts with the roof.
The Abingdon Depot Part II
Magazine:
N-Scale 2003-05/06
Page:
36
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
N
Start of construction: building walls, windows, and casting small details.
The Abingdon Footbridge
Magazine:
N-Scale 2002-03/04
Page:
49
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
N
Full discussion, scaled drawings, prototype photos, and detailed model photographs of the construction of the Abingdon, VA footbridge as it was after WWII.
Walthers Coal Mine Part 1
Magazine:
N-Scale 2000-05/06
Page:
54
Category:
Structures - Industrial
The article describes underground coal mines, with many prototype photos.
Walthers Coal Mine Part II
Magazine:
N-Scale 2000-07/08
Page:
54
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
N
This installment shows the converting the mine to a common, transition-era coal mine. Many detailed construction photos.
Walthers' Coal Mine Part 2
Magazine:
N-Scale 2000-09/10
Page:
41
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
N
This article finishes up the support assembly.
Water Tower
Magazine:
Mainline Modeler 1981-07
Page:
66
Category:
Structures - Trackside
Scale:
HO
The drawings are in N-scale, but the model built is in HO-scale. Also includes a tools list. The article is basically a construction photo essay.
Weathering Hoppers
Magazine:
N-Scale 2000-09/10
Page:
45
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
N
Weathering black hopper cars so that their detail shows up better in photographs.