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Decal Corner

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

Decal Corner

A collection of new decals announced from various manufacturers.

Decal Corner

New releases of decals in S-scale.

Decal Corner

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

Finishing Touches

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

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

Finishing Touches

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

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

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

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

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

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

The author introduces his plans for gathering data about modules.

Modulitis

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

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

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

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

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

Modulitis

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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?

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

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

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

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.