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Chipping Paint on a Wooden Car
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
16
Author:
Sarah Griessenboeck
Category:
Freight Cars - Stock Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes how she was able to achieve a faded-paint look on a Rails Unlimited CB&Q SM-16 stock car kit that she built. So, the focus isn't so much on how to build the kit, but rather on proper priming of the resin kit, painting it, and making it look weathered. Includes lots of step-by-step photos.
How to Scratch Build "Genesis"
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
28
Author:
Hendrik Kersten
Category:
Locomotives - P42
Scale:
O
The author bought one Overland P42 Amtrak "Genesis" locomotive, but wanted a second one. Since he couldn't find another, he decided to build one from scratch. He built the body out of a product called "Alu-Dibond", which is easier to work with than brass. The article describes how he built the model, accompanied by many photos.
Decoder Installation into an Atlas SW Locomotive
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
44
Author:
Michael Culham
Category:
DCC
Scale:
O
The author describes upgrading four of his Atlas SW engines with LOKSound ESU 58429, using Tang Band speakers and TCS KA2 Keep Alive. Includes many construction photos.
Scratch Building My Steam Locomotives Pt 4
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
54
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
O
This installment covers the cross heads, guide bars, and crosshead hangers.
The Milwaukee Road EP 3 Quill Part 1
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
65
Author:
James Schultz
Category:
Scratchbuilding
Scale:
O
The author describes how he scratchbuilt a The Westinghouse motors, Class EP-3s, electric locomotive. This first installment covers the prototype information (with drawings), starting the body, and starting the sideframes.
ME Ry Gons and Flats with Interchangeable Loads
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
72
Author:
George Paxon
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
O
The author describes how he built several flat cars and gondolas, but most of the article is about building the various loads.
What's on Your Workbench?
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
116
Author:
William Lubert
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
O
The back-story behind the pre-WWII diesel engine the author is building.
Backshop Solutions
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-03/04
Page:
118
Author:
Ross Dando
Category:
Track
Scale:
O
So far the author has been working on building a P:48 turnout with a #7.5 frog. The article also covers visiting a resin manufacturer.