NASG Dispatch Articles: Automobiles
A Mack "Bulldog" Coal Delivery Truck in S Scale
Issue:
1986 #2 Spring
Page:
6
Author:
Don Thompson
Description:
The author describes how to convert a Matchbox "Models of Yesteryear" series, part # Y3O, a 1920 Model AC Mack, to a local coal-delivery truck (made from 1916 through 1936). Includes scale diagrams and two model photos.
Are Your Vehicles To Scale?
Issue:
2014 #2 April
Page:
26
Author:
Bill Pyper
Description:
The author describes a handy grid card that can be used to quickly measure the wheelbase and track/tread width of S-scale vehicles to compare them against prototype measurements, to see if the model truly is to scale.
Gallimaufry
Issue:
1992 #6 December
Page:
26
Author:
Mike Palmiter
Description:
Photos of vehicles built by Vic Roseman, as well as some other model manufacturers' recent S-scale vehicles.
Matchbox Cars
Issue:
1982 #2 March
Page:
6
Author:
Ted Larson
Description:
The author lists available Matchbox cars, as of that date, that are suitable to S-scale modeling, along with the physical dimensions.
Tired Wheels
Issue:
2009 #6 December
Page:
26
Author:
Barrand Pazan
Description:
Using a Miasto toy diecast Allstar cab-over transport truck, the author made several prototypically-accurate models.
Trucks Not Only For a Layout, Can Also Lead To Collecting
Issue:
2022 #1 January
Page:
12
Author:
Jeff Madden
Description:
The author describes his journey into collecting S-scale tractor trailers, box trucks, utility trucks, and delivery trucks, and evaluates what is currently available in the market. Includes several photos in and of his collection.