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NASG Dispatch 2004 #1 February Articles

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Jeff's Junction

Issue:

2004 #1 February

Page:

5

Author:

Jeff Madden

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Description:

How S-scale is represented (or not) in the various prototype railroad historical societies, and how we can change that.

The NASG S Scale Aarmco Building

Issue:

2004 #1 February

Page:

8

Author:

Greg Bernston

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Description:

The author reviews the construction of the pre-fab, metal-sided building styrene kit, including the integration of the structure into their club layout.

Towards a New Penn Creek Valley Part II

Issue:

2004 #1 February

Page:

10

Author:

Sam Powell

Category:

Layout Design

Description:

The author describes the thoughts he went through developing a design, track plan, and realistic integration of his layout into this available space (he had several options). Includes a sketch of the track plan.

Removable Foam Scenery Modules

Issue:

2004 #1 February

Page:

14

Author:

Carl Tuveson

Category:

Scenery - Backgrounds

Description:

Using 1-inch thick insulation foam, the author shows what he did to build removable background mountains for his layout. It is mostly a pictorial article, describing the building, carving, and painting of the foam. Included are photos showing the various tools used to shape the foam, and how a 2x4 was used to provide the stiffness for the foam.

The Straight & Narrow

Issue:

2004 #1 February

Page:

20

Author:

David Heine

Category:

Model Railroad History

Description:

This article chronicles the history of U.S. narrow-gauge prototype railroading.

Making Conifer Trees

Issue:

2004 #1 February

Page:

26

Author:

Carl Tuveson

Category:

Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes

Description:

Using Christmas wreaths (old and new ones found at Hobby Lobby), the author stripped off their branches, painted them with spray paint, dipped them in white glue mixed with water, and sprinkled ground foam to make realistic looking conifer trees in a matter of minutes per tree. They scale to about 20 feet tall in S-scale.

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