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Magazine Articles By Don DeWitt

 

Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #2 April

Page:

24

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

The letter the author wrote to the owner of Microscale Decals is reprinted.

Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #3 June

Page:

6

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

A collection of new decals announced from various manufacturers.

Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #5 October

Page:

5

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

New releases of decals in S-scale.

Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #1 January

Page:

16

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

The author introduces S-scale decals by Microscale, John Hall Decals, River Raisin, and S Designs.

Finishing Touches

Magazine:

3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1989-12/01

Page:

20

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

This article covers some of the new (in 1990) decals, and how the author decorated the American Models D&RGW GP9 (includes a photo).

Finishing Touches

Magazine:

3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1990-02/03

Page:

18

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

Modeling the Lehigh Valley GP9, GP18 (American Models), and RS11 (Overland Models) engines. Includes many model photos.

Finishing Touches

Magazine:

3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1991-10/11

Page:

2

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

The author describes how he simulates stainless steel paint finishes on a model, and how to deal with masking. The model photo shows an Omnicon RDC-3.

Modular Standards Committee Report

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1988 #4 October

Page:

28

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The final track plan of the largest S-scale modular layout built and operated up to that point in time is shown.

Modular Standards Committee Update

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1986 #4 Fall

Page:

20

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

Don takes over from Tom Hawley to manage the standards for S-scale modular railroading. The issue covered here was the electrical connectors to be used for modules.

Modular Standards Committee Update

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1988 #1 March

Page:

16

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The page shows a CAD drawing of the layout/track plan of the S-MOD modules scheduled to attend at the 1988 NASG Convention. Measuring 50'x90', and consisting of 60 modules, this would be the largest such setup.

Modular Standards Committee Update

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1988 #2 June

Page:

13

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The page shows a CAD drawing of the layout/track plan of the S-MOD modules scheduled to attend at the 1988 NASG Convention. The layout has been updated based on responses from clubs, and it is now scheduled to measure 74'x118', 468' of track.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1986-01

Page:

3

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

A report on the modules built by the Central Jersey S Scalers club, and the modules the author has built since joining the club. Includes a track plan of the various modules.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1986-02

Page:

5

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The author introduces his plans for gathering data about modules.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1986-04

Page:

8

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

Getting narrow-gauge and standard-gauge S-scale modeler to work together to promote our scale by incorporating both into the modules we build. A possible track plan is included.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1986-06

Page:

10

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

Tom Hawley and the NASG have been working on creating a modular standard for S-scale. Some of the proposed ideas for standards are discussed in this article.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1986-10

Page:

2

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The author describes the modular layout set up at the 1986 NASG Convention, which consisted of modules from Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New Jersey. Includes a sketch of the final set-up.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1986-12

Page:

2

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The author describes the continued process of developing S-MOD standards for modulus, this time electrical connectivity. Page 11 of this issue has a drawing of the Central Jersey S Scalers 1986 "Get Together" Modular Layout set-up.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1987-02

Page:

2

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The S-MOD system's electrical connectors allow someone to swap a module end-for-end. Another benefit is the flexible throttle interface.

Modulitis

Magazine:

ESSENCE 1988-02

Page:

2

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

The diagram for the modular layout set up at the Central Jersey S Scalers' 6th Annual Get Together is included.

S-MOD Knocks Their Socks Off!

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #4 August

Page:

9

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

The author reports the results of building a 7,200 sqft modular S-scale layout at the Convention. Also included are a full-page drawing of the final track plan, and a full-page photo during set-up.

S-MOD System Modular Layout Plans for Pittsburgh

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

5

Category:

Model Railroad Shows

Scale:

S

The author shares his detailed plan for the 80'x120' S-scale modular layout planned for the 1990 joint NMRA/NASG Convention. He also requests that attendees help with set-up and promotion. Includes a full-page track plan of the layout.

Superdetailing The American Models Bay-Window Caboose

Magazine:

3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1991-12/01

Page:

58

Category:

Cabooses

Scale:

S

The AM model is generic enough to turn into a model specific for several railroads with a bit of effort. Described are the Erie-Lackawanna, Delaware & Hudson, and Conrail versions, with both model and prototype photos.

The Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #2 April

Page:

7

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

This article covers new decals released by Microscale, S Designs, Delaware Valley S Scale Supply, G&W Models, and a book review. The following pages show several drawings of where Microscale decals are to be placed on engines, automobiles, and box cars.

The Decal Corner

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #4 August

Page:

22

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Scale:

S

Reports of new S-scale decals from Microscale, River Raisin, John Pratt, and S Designs. Don DeWitt announced that this is his last column, and that Jon Firpach will take over the decals column.

The Erie Bay-window Caboose: A Caboose for All Seasons

Magazine:

3/16 'S'cale Railroading 1991-06/07

Page:

4

Category:

Cabooses

Scale:

S

The author discusses how American Models and the Central Jersey S Scalers worked together to come up with AM's first caboose project. Includes many prototype and model photos.

The Membership Committee Chairman Proposes Some Changes!

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1990 #5 October

Page:

12

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

The author describes what it takes to be the NASG Membership Secretary, and makes a proposal for splitting the work up into several jobs. He is also resigning from the position.

The NASG - Who Are We?

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #5 October

Page:

14

Category:

Model Railroad Organizations

Scale:

S

Results from a survey are shared about who makes up the NASG's membership.

The S-MOD System Building a Portable Control Panel Part 1

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #2 April

Page:

25

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

This article covers how to wire a block control panel to an S-MOD module. Includes wiring diagrams.

The S-MOD System Building a Portable Control Panel Part 2

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #3 June

Page:

11

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

In this installment, the control panel is actually designed and constructed, the switches are wired, and the module is tested.

The S-MOD System Checking the Wiring in Your Module

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1989 #1 February

Page:

20

Category:

Modules

Scale:

S

This article assumes that you have an S-MOD module, and you are having electrical issues. This was in response to the majority of the issues the author observed in others' modules. It covers the basics of the wiring scheme, and how to trouble-shoot an existing system.