NASG Dispatch 1985 #1 Winter Articles
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Changing Standards
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
2
Author:
Sam Powell
Category:
Model Railroad Manufacturers
Description:
After mentioning several other major changes in the model railroading industry, the author opines about the need for the S-scale community to adopt the new NASG S-scale standard.
1985 "S" Gauge "Gold Rush" Convention
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
4
Author:
Ed Loizeaux
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Description:
Information about all the activities at the upcoming 1985 NASG Convention.
Tuning Up the American Models Snap-lock Coupler
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
5
Author:
Sam Powell
Category:
Couplers
Description:
How to make the AM coupler be self-centering and some fine-tuning to get it to operate smoothly.
Details, Details, Details
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
6
Author:
Lewis Renning, Jr.
Category:
Scenery
Description:
Modeling scenes where underground pipelines come above ground for junctions, booster pumps, etc.
Short 'n' Easy
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
7
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Scenery - Trackside
Description:
Scratchbuilding pallets, and a pallet jack. Includes drawings.
An Easy-to-build Flatcar
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
10
Author:
James Soberman
Category:
Freight Cars - Flat Cars
Description:
This article describes how to scratchbuild a model of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad's flat car as it was built around the late 1890s.
Promotions Committee Update
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
11
Author:
Don Thompson
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
A report on what the NASG's Promotions Committee has been working on.
The Use of Paint Masks
Issue:
1985 #1 Winter
Page:
12
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Description:
The author describes how he uses the Chartpak brand tape for painting stripes.