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Magazine Articles By Daniel Dawdy
2015 O Scale National Convention Roundup
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2015-11/12
Page:
11
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
The author shares many photos from the The 2015 O Scale National Convention held in September in Indianapolis.
2016 NASG National Convention Novi, Michigan
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-10/11
Page:
9
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author reports on the 2016 NASG Convention, sponsored by the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers, and held at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel in Novi, Michigan. The author was one of the vendors are the show. Includes many photos taken at the show, including of the layouts set up at the show.
2018 O Scale West Wrap Up
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-07/08
Page:
15
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Photos, with captions, taken at the show.
2019 O Scale West
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-07/08
Page:
27
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A photo essay of the show.
2022 Buffalo CanAm
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2022 #6 November
Page:
16
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author describes his experience of attending the 2022 NASG Convention in Buffalo, NY. Includes many photos taken during the tours and at the event.
2022 Buffalo CanAm
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2023 #1 January
Page:
20
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Shown in this article are the model contest winners at the NASG's 2022 Convention.
2022 Buffalo CanAm NASG Convention
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2022-10/11
Page:
9
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author describes his first full attendance of an NASG Convention. Includes photos of every aspect of the event. More photos in the November 2022 NASG Dispatch magazine.
A New Decoder for an Old Engine
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-12/01
Page:
29
Category:
DCC
Scale:
S
The author describes how he replaced the stock DCC decoder in the S Helper Service F7 with a Soundtraxx Tsunami2 one.
A New Decoder For An Old Engine - Update
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2022-02/03
Page:
27
Category:
Electronics
Scale:
S
The author describes accidentally breaking off the steps of the S-Helper Service F7 shell when installing the decoder, so he shows how he fixed that, and then shows how he arranged all the electronics to fit in the model.
All Tracks Lead to Strasburg, PA
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-11/12
Page:
15
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Information about the Eastern PA 2 Rail O Scale Train Show and Swap Meet held in Strasburg, PA. Includes several photos taken at the event.
Blue Ridge Midland Railroad
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-05/06
Page:
58
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
The author describes how he met Art Selby and visits his layout. This John Armstrong-designed layout fits in a 36' x 25' space. Includes many photos of the layout.
Building a Berkshire Valley Models 1934 Tank Truck
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-01/02
Page:
48
Category:
Scenery - Vehicles
Scale:
O
The author describes how he set about building three of these car kits.
Chicago March Meet 2022 Contest Results
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-05/06
Page:
26
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A photo essay of the winners at the show's contests.
Chicago March Meet 2022 It's Back!
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-05/06
Page:
16
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A brief intro to the show, and then lots of photos taken at the event.
Chicago O Scale Meet 2016
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-05/06
Page:
13
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
The people and new products at this annual show.
Cleveland 2-Rail O Scale Train Meet
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-01/02
Page:
14
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Photos taken at the show; no text.
Cleveland O Scale Show
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2017-01/02
Page:
10
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A review and many photos of the show.
Eastern PA 2 Rail O Scale Train Show and Swap Meet Strasburg, PA
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-11/12
Page:
34
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Photos and a review of the train show.
Eastern PA 2 Rail Scale Train Show Strasburg, PA
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-11/12
Page:
60
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A review of the show held on October 15, 2016. Includes photos of the show, as well as the nearby Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
From the Publisher's Desk
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2023-10/11
Page:
3
Category:
Model Railroad Terminology
Scale:
S
The author asks a couple of questions about S from A.I.
Getting Glassy
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-02/03
Page:
39
Category:
Scratchbuilding
This article, copied from the September/October 2014 issue of The O Scale Resource, covers how to cut real glass to make windows for cabooses, engine cabs, etc.
In Loving and Grateful Memory of Ron Sebastian
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2019-12/01
Page:
9
Category:
Model Railroad Retailers
Scale:
S
Ron Sebastian owned and operated Des Plaines Hobbies, and suddenly passed away in 2019.
In Memoriam - Harmon Monk
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-05/06
Page:
10
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
O
This article reviews O-scale brass modeler Harmon Monk's projects.
Indianapolis O Scale and S Scale Midwest Show
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-10/11
Page:
57
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
A photo essay of S-scale products, vendors, and models on display at that show.
Indianapolis O Scale Show S Scale Midwest
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2017-12/01
Page:
10
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
A behind-the-scenes look at this show, and the first year the owners ran it.
Indianapolis S Scale Midwest Show
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2017-10/11
Page:
60
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
This was the first show since the owners of the S Scale Resource magazine had bought the Indianapolis O Scale and rebranded it as the Indianapolis O Scale and S Scale Midwest Show. After a brief introduction, this article is a photo essay of the event.
Layout at the Ice House
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-07/08
Page:
72
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
The "Ice House" is not quite a club, but a group of people who enjoy the 2-rail layout set up at a former ice house and feed store in Cleveland. The layout and building is owned by one man who invites people to come over and help maintain and run the layout. Includes lots of photos.
Let's Build Something
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-01/02
Page:
38
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes how he built an Intermountain O-scale box car. Includes lots of progress photos.
Let's Build Something
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-11/12
Page:
68
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
O
The author describes the kit and how he built the Sylvan Scale Models 1929 CNR 40' single-sheathed box car.
Let's Build Something
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-04/05
Page:
45
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
S
The author takes the reader step-by-step through the process of building an S Scale America (Des Plaines Hobbies) PRR X29 box car kit. Includes lots of photos.
Let's Build Something
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2019-02/03
Page:
27
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
S
The author, primarily an O-scale modeler, tackles a Pacific Rail Shops S-scale box car kit, to see how it differs from a typical Intermountain O-scale kit.
Let's Make Some Coal Loads
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-01/02
Page:
49
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
O
The author describes, in a step-by-step manner, how to use insulation foam as the base for creating hopper and gondola coal loads.
Long-bell Lumber Company Skid Shack/Cabins
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2023-08/09
Page:
25
Category:
Structures - Homes
Scale:
S
This article is a complete guide to building the structurs of the American Model Builders' kit #79.
March Meet End of an Era
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-05/06
Page:
17
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
The Hill family are stepping away from the March Meet, which has been the largest O-scale show in the US. Most of the article is a photo essay of the 2020 March Meet people and models.
March Meet Model Contest
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2020-05/06
Page:
28
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
2020 March Meet contest model photos.
Modifying an International Model Gon
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-07/08
Page:
43
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
O
The author improves an undesirable brass gondola from the early-1960s. Includes how to make a gravel load.
O Scale National Convention All Rails Head to Denver!
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-07/08
Page:
4
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
This article covers the author's visit to the annual convention, this time held in Denver, CO. Includes a couple of photos taken at the event. The actual photo essay starts on page 15 of this issue.
O&S Scale Midwest Show
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-11/12
Page:
26
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
Photos and a summary of the show.
O&S Scale Midwest Show Wrap-up
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-11/12
Page:
13
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
A photo essay of the happenings at the show.
O&S Scale Midwest Show Wrap-up
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-12/01
Page:
9
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Oddity
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-03/04
Page:
50
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
A single photo of all that is left of Kumler, Illinois, a ghosttown with no ghosts.
Oddity
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-11/12
Page:
68
Category:
Scenery
The author found a BN cab/nose, a motor, and some barrels on the side of a field and decided to take a photo of it.
Possible Remedies When Your Deposit Seems To Disappear Down The Track
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-09/10
Page:
14
Category:
Model Railroads and People
What to do when you make a deposit for a product that never appears?
Practical Lighting
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2017-10/11
Page:
50
Category:
Electronics
This is a re-run of the article that appeared in an earlier O Scale Resource magazine issue. It covers how to work with the tiny SMD LEDs, magnet wire, and how to install them into structures.
Recap of The 48th O Scale National Show in Indianapolis
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-11/12
Page:
9
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A review of the show, including many photos. Also discussed is that the owners of O Scale Resource magazine have decided to buy this annual train show, and rename it the "Indianapolis O Scale Show and S Scale Midwest Show". Photos include Jim Canter's layout (previous owner of the show).
Rockford O Scalers Open House Saturday November 4, 2017
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-01/02
Page:
84
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
A description and photo of the event, which is held several times throughout the year.
S Scale Schnabel Car
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-06/07
Page:
28
Category:
Freight Cars - Specialty
Scale:
S
The Schnabel car is a very long model. The author took photos of the model built by John Griffin. The model and layout shown in the article are owned by John Henning. With a load, this car has too large of an overhang to be able to run on a layout.
S, with a Touch of West S West 11
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-06/07
Page:
18
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
A photo essay of the things to see at the 2016 O & S West show in California.
Sand Hoppers For the RD&S Railroad
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2017-01/02
Page:
54
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
O
The author transforms a Weaver PRR H30 and a N&W HC-1 covered hopper as sand service models for his layout. Includes lots of construction photos.
Scale West Wrap Up
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-06/07
Page:
10
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
A photo essay of the O & S Scale West show, focusing on the S-scale side of it.
Scratch Building with a Cricut Cutting Machine
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2018-03/04
Page:
50
Category:
Tools
The author builds the Daisy Cove milk station using this cutting tool. Includes instructions, diagrams, and step-by-step photos.
Sound Decoder Install in a Brass Locomotive
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2017-02/03
Page:
37
Category:
Electronics
Scale:
S
Extras:
The author shares his experience installing a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 TSU-2200 DCC decoder in a River Raisin Models NKP S-2 Berkshire. Includes many close-up photos. The JMRI settings are also shown.
Telegraph Poles - One Last Time
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-05/06
Page:
60
Category:
Scenery - Trackside
Scale:
O
This article delves deeply into the design and construction of telegraph poles and how to make detailed scale models.
The "Gerrysburg Five"
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2021-01/02
Page:
31
Category:
Layouts - O
Scale:
O
Link to a YouTube video where the author visited 5 layouts in the Gettysburg area.
The 2016 Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-03/04
Page:
64
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
O
The author describes his visit at this show, with lots of photos focusing on O-scale products and layouts.
The O Scale Resource State of O Scale Survey
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2019-07/08
Page:
14
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Scale:
O
The results of the survey done earlier in the year.
The S Scale Resource State of S Scale Survey
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2019-06/07
Page:
9
Category:
Model Railroad Magazines
Scale:
S
The results of the survey the magazine conducted are shared in this article.
The Wonderful Frustrating, Exasperating, Maddening, Awesome World of SLA 3D Printing
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2022-03/04
Page:
58
Category:
Tools
Step-by-step instructions on how to get started in 3D-printing.
The World of 3D Printing
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2022-04/05
Page:
13
Category:
Tools
The author shares his own introduction to 3D-printing, and what he learned and observed, including beginner tips and the extra tools and materials you need to get started.
Time to Build Something
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2023-10/11
Page:
14
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
The author builds the Sumner Plant House by banta modelworks, to use as a forced-perspective model for his home O-scale layout. Includes many photos.
What's on Your Workbench Today?
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2015-11/12
Page:
65
Category:
Locomotives - Steam
Scale:
O
The author shows the work he is doing on an O-scale steam engine.
What's on Your Workbench?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-12/01
Page:
72
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
S
Photos of models that Joel Lebovitz brought to the O&S Midwest show, demonstrating his freight car loads.
Working With Older Brass Diesel Locomotives Part 1
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2015-11/12
Page:
33
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
O
Extras:
The author describes what he did to upgrade a brass Fairbanks-Morse model, H-20-44, imported by The Car Works in the 1990s. He covers how to disassemble the model, provides hints for how to upgrade the motor, how to prepare to install a DCC decoder into the model, and how to paint it.
Working With Older Brass Diesel Locomotives Part 2
Magazine:
O Scale Resource 2016-03/04
Page:
51
Category:
DCC
Scale:
O
Extras:
Converting an older brass engine to DCC is not as simple as it may sound. This installment continues with painting the shell, and adding glass and details. LEDs and the decoder installation are next.
Wrap Up O&S Scale Midwest Show
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2019-10/11
Page:
25
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Many photos of S-scale modeling at the show.
Wrap-up from S Scale West
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2019-06/07
Page:
74
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Photos taken at this year's O Scale - S Scale - Narrow Gauge West.