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Modeling Tips for Attaching Freight Car Running Boards
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-10
Page:
72
Author:
Ted Culotta
Category:
Freight Cars
Scale:
HO
This is a sidebar to a larger article, in which the author describes the finer details about how to properly attach a running board (a.k.a. roof walk) to a box car. Also described are how to install the end supports and straps, as well as grab irons.
Modeling with Nut-bolt-washer Castings
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-10
Page:
75
Author:
John Ostler
Category:
Structures - Bridges
Scale:
HO
The author describes how to work with these nbw castings, and how to install them with greater success. A trestle bridge bent is used as an example in this article.
A Styrene Shed
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-10
Page:
86
Author:
Bob Walker
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Taking us through the process of building a simple, non-descript shed, the author describes how to work with styrene to make a structure look like it is made out of wood.