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2015 S Fest St. Louis, MO
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
8
Author:
Robert Nicholson
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Photos of some well-known S-scale people, products for sale, and the local layout.
A Quonset Style Building
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
11
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
The author describes how Tony Dixon scratchbuilt this farm building for a friend of his. Since there is a lot of farming equipment available in S-scale, Tony himself has switched from HO to S-scale to be better able to model farming.
1-2-3 Blocks
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
19
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Tools
How to use a 1" x 2" x 3" metal block used by machinists to hold up parts for assembly.
Who Says You Can't Mix Scales?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
21
Author:
Tom Lennon
Co-author:
Ken Zieska
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
S
The authors describe a American Model Builders HO-scale Structural Flat Car Load with Blocking kit (part #206) that can be readily used as a 40-foot flat car load.
Finishing Up Projects
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
23
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Cabooses
Scale:
S
The author describes how he completed a Mullet River S-scale caboose project, including adding details that are not included in the kit. The second project he completed is an F&C 4-bay "Dunmore" hopper resin kit. This project involved dealing with weaknesses in the aging resin kit, and installing Morton roof walks. He completed the model by painting it and lettering it for the NKP.
Some Thoughts on Weathering
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
28
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Freight Cars - Stock Cars
Scale:
S
The author completes an East West Rail Service SOO stock car, and provides tips on how he ages and weathers the painted wood model.
What's On Your Workbench Today?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
35
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
S
In this new column, the author shares how he made the poling pockets for a hopper car.
The Minnesota Heartland
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2015-12/01
Page:
36
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author describes his visit to Ken Zieska's layout, a brief history of Ken's involvement in the hobby, the start of this layout in 1980, his involvement with the local Pines and Prairies S Scale Workshop group, and the couple of expansions that the layout has enjoyed. Includes many photos of the layout, as well as its construction and a track plan.