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Magazine Articles By Jay Mellon
A Novice Scratch Project: Let's Build a Fuel Storage Tank
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-10/11
Page:
21
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
The author built the model based on storage tank where he works, so he could take photos and measurements. Includes the prototype photos he took, and several photos of the completed model. The article is a step-by-step process he took to build the model. The model, by the way, won first place "Scratchbuilt Structures" at the 2015 NASG Convention.
From Jay Mellon
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2005 #5 October
Page:
37
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
Jay reports on the well-being of fellow NASG members and S-scale modelers affected by the Katrina hurricane that his New Orleans.
Gulf Terminal Transfer
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-08/09
Page:
31
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author documents his previous layout. It was a U-shaped, 11'x14' industrial switching layout. The article includes track diagrams, and several photos.
Illinois Railroad Museum
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2014 #5 October
Page:
21
Category:
Museums
The author visited the museum as part of his trip to the NASG Convention. The museum has steam and diesel locomotives, and buses and trolleys. Several photos are included.
Jay Mellon on the Layout Tour
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2016 #6 November
Page:
33
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author shares photos he took while visiting layouts at the 2016 NASG Convention.
Missionaries for S
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2001 #3 June
Page:
14
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Scale:
S
The small Crescent City S Gaugers group decides to build a portable layout for local train shows. This article describes how they went about doing so. Includes photos and a track plan.
Vendor Hall
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2018 #5 September
Page:
23
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author provides his usual review of which vendors were at this year's NASG Convention, including a couple photos.
Vendor Hall
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2019 #5 September
Page:
26
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Jay offers his usual review of what he found in the 2019 NASG Convention's vendor hall.
Vendor Report from 2016 NASG Convention
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2016 #5 September
Page:
26
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Jay reports on the vendors at the Convention, and what they had to offer.
Vendor Rooms
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2017 #5 September
Page:
24
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
A report of the vendors at the NASG Convention, along with photos of several of them or their products.
Vendors
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2014 #5 October
Page:
18
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author reports on the vendors at the 2014 NASG Convention.
Vendors and Exhibitors
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2013 #5 October
Page:
10
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Jay presents his now annual report on what he saw in the vendors' hall at the 2013 NASG Convention. He also gives his perspective on the rest of the Convention, including the clinics he attended.
Vendors Report
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2015 #5 September
Page:
19
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author reports about the various vendors he saw at the 2015 NASG Convention.
What's On Your Workbench Today?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2018-10/11
Page:
77
Category:
Freight Cars - Tank Cars
Scale:
S
The author shares a couple of completed 10,000-gallon tank cars built from Concept Models' kits.
What's on Your Workbench Today?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2019-12/01
Page:
47
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
S
The author describes his experience with building a Pre-Size Model Specialties Greenville gondola. Includes three photos of the finished model.
What's On Your Workbench?
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2022-04/05
Page:
70
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
S
The author shares how he built the 41.5 ft. Milwaukee Road composite gondola produced by the Regal kit company.