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Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
9
Author:
Jim Kellow
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Scale:
S
The author works with Twin Whistle Sign & Kit Co. to offer one of their kits as a price to a contest. The company is willing to be a mentor to the winner. The author describes S-scale modeler Bill Boucher from Don Thompson's interactions. Some photos of Bill's famous circus train models are shown in the article. Introductions are made to modelers Warren Judge, Lance Mindheim, and John Sullivan.
Building Second Generation EMD Diesel Locomotives in S Scale
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
26
Author:
Bob Frascella
Category:
Locomotives - GP39
Scale:
S
The author describes how he used Shapeways 3D-printing abilities to design and create the parts needed to build an EMD GP38-2 and GP39-2. A step-by-step photo essay composes the article, so that you can follow along and build your own model.
A Dirt Cover For Your Gondolas
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
49
Author:
Glenn Guerra
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
S
The author built a cover for a S Scale America/Des Plaines Hobbies' Thrall gondola.
Thoughts On Decals, A Few Techniques...
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
57
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Scale:
S
The author shares tips and tricks he has learned over the years about how to apply decals.
Sn3 How It Got Started Big Time, What is its Future?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
65
Author:
Jim Kellow
Category:
Model Railroad Terminology
Scale:
Sn3
Bruce Blalock is asked to detail the history of Sn3. Includes a group photo of Houston-area narrow-gauge modelers who met in 1970. Includes photos of models that Bruce built early on. Also, briefly covered is Sn3 modeler Don Wilde.
Railroad Prototype Modelers Conference Chicagoland / Trainfest in Milwaukee
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
74
Author:
John Mann
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author shares photos of S-scale products he found at the Railroad Prototype Modelers Conference Chicagoland, and Trainfest in Milwaukee.
What's on your workbench today?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
79
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
S
A photo of 3D-printed coil-car covers.
Scene Around the Layout
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-12/01
Page:
80
Author:
Bill Winans
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
S
The author shares several photo of his layout under construction.