NASG Dispatch Articles by Jon Firpach
"Springing" The Pacific Rail Shops Bettendorf Trucks
Issue:
1990 #4 August
Page:
6
Category:
Freight Cars
Description:
Improving the look and the performance of the PRS truck by removing the springs section and adding "real" springs. Includes photos.
Decal Corner
Issue:
1990 #5 October
Page:
17
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Description:
The author takes over the column, and reports on new decals available from Microscale and S Designs. He also provides some decal-application tips.
Decal Corner
Issue:
1991 #1 February
Page:
24
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Description:
New decals released by S Designs.
Modifying Pacific Rail's 50' Boxcars
Issue:
1990 #5 October
Page:
5
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Description:
The author shares the modifications he has made to the Pacific Rail Shops' 50-foot box cars to make them even more accurate, and more specific to particular railroads' versions. Includes photos and detail-drawings.