Magazine:
S Gaugian 2004-01/02
Page:
20
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
The author thoroughly reviews these new S-Helper Service cars. Includes a side-bar on the history of ore cars.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-05/06
Page:
18
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Scale:
S
The author provides some thoughts on using the Monster Model & Laserworks laser-cut kits.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2008-09/10
Page:
26
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
The author kitbashes the Pine Canyon Poured Concrete Storage Facility (kit #359), to fit a specific area on his layout. Includes assembly instructions, and two photos of the final model.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-04/05
Page:
23
Category:
Locomotives - H-10-44
Scale:
S
After describing the prototype engine, the author details his construction of the Smoky Mountain Model Works' resin kit.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-10/11
Page:
34
Category:
Structures
Scale:
S
The author provides his step-by-step guide on how he paints brick walls for his structures.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1991 #3 May
Page:
16
Category:
Freight Cars - Box Cars
Scale:
S
The author describes how he super-detailed the Pacific Rail Shops' 50-foot NP box car.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2017-08/09
Page:
11
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
S
A brief article with photos showing the Smoky Mountain Model Works' FM kit before and after the build.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2020-10/11
Page:
45
Category:
Scenery - People & Animals
Scale:
S
The author reviews and prepares 3D-printed figures made by Farm Factor 3D. Includes photos of the finished models. The company also sells cows in various poses.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2021 #1 January
Page:
15
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
The Pines and Prairies S Scale Workshop remember Gary Brown.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2001-09/10
Page:
34
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author tells about how he designed his layout to have several railfanning spots on it to remember the real-world railfanning he gets to do.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2004-05/06
Page:
26
Category:
Model Railroad Clubs
Scale:
S
The author describes the informal Pines and Prairies S Scale Workshop group, and then offers member Steve Doyle to describe his freelanced structures, and how the club dealt with converting older turnouts to power-routing ones.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2004-11/12
Page:
28
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author describes two scenes on Dave Jasper's layout before it is demolished.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2014 #3 June
Page:
28
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
The author describes how he modified a Grand River Models kit to turn it into a freight house.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2014-01/02
Page:
25
Category:
Layout Lighting
The author describes a light bar he has built to help light up the modeling workbench.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2016 #6 November
Page:
24
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
Having conducted the make-and-take clinic at the 2016 NASG Convention, the author shares his experience watching 18 people being guided in building a structure kit right there at the show. Includes several photos taken at the clinic.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2005-07/08
Page:
16
Category:
Scenery
Scale:
S
The author tries to replicate Minnesota scenery using Woodland Scenics' products. Includes construction photos.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2005-11/12
Page:
16
Category:
Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes
Scale:
S
Using the various scenery kits available from Woodland Scenics, in this installment the author paints the scenery base, applies scenery base texture, adds details, and installs trees. Includes several photos.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1991 #5 October
Page:
5
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Scale:
S
This column introduces Dave Jasper.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1985 #3 Summer
Page:
12
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
At the 1985 NMRA Convention, S-scale was well-represented by the largest layout at the convention. Photos accompany this brief article.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2020 #2 March
Page:
12
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
The author announces the planned 2020 NASG Convention (which was canceled later in the year due to government lockdowns).
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2004-09/10
Page:
21
Category:
Scenery
Scale:
S
The author recommends collecting some outdoor materials before the frozen winter sets in, buying junk-drawer organizers, and wearing a visor light.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2015 #4 July
Page:
7
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Scale:
S
The author reviews the Monster Modelworks "Single Story Starter Kit".
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2007-01/02
Page:
25
Category:
Painting & Weathering
Scale:
S
The author shares Tom Lennon's approach to reliably remove lettering on models. Shows two models. Shows the technique used.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2021-06/07
Page:
32
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The December 2016 issue of this magazine documented the first visit to the author's layout, so this article catches us up on the changes he has made since then. The article includes many photos, and an updated track plan.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2010-11/12
Page:
8
Category:
Product Review
Scale:
S
Reviewed are the C&NW Tool Shed by Lake Junction Models, the Ore Car by Prairie Locomotive Works (an On30 car),
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2005-05/06
Page:
28
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
The author uses Pine Canyon's shallow-relief structures to create an industrial scene.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2006-01/02
Page:
18
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2011-11/12
Page:
24
Category:
Track
Scale:
S
Using code 70 or 83 in yards and sidings and code 100 on the main line has been a good choice for S-scalers modeling the transition era. The author continues by reviewing American Models flextrack, Customtrax flextrack, Tomalco flextrack, Shinohara flextrack, S-Helper Service flextrack, and sharing tips on how to work with all of them.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2007-11/12
Page:
32
Category:
Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes
Scale:
S
The author describes how he used this natural material to build trees using Paul Scoles' method for tree making.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2010-03/04
Page:
20
Category:
Model Railroad Shows
Scale:
S
A few photos of layouts open for touring at the 2010 NASG Convention.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2003-09/10
Page:
27
Category:
Structures - Depots/Stations/Yards
Scale:
S
The author describes his first experience building a wooden laser-cut kit, namely the Banta Modelworks Soo Line Class 2 depot kit, of which he needed two for his layout.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2006-01/02
Page:
19
Category:
Tools
A simple wheeled cart for moving things out of and under the layout's benchwork.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2020-02/03
Page:
10
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author describes how his layout has changed over the years to match his changing interest in what he wanted to model in terms of operations. Includes a couple of photos of his layout.
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1998 #6 December
Page:
16
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
A description and photos of the author's layout, which is open as part of the 1999 NASG Convention's layout tours. The layout is set in the 1960s, and fills the basement. Includes several photos of the layout.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2017-12/01
Page:
51
Category:
Tools
Build a sanding station that helps to ensure wall ends are square and flat.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2006-11/12
Page:
30
Category:
Layout Construction
Scale:
S
The author does a product review and actual application of this new system using Ron Kemp's 5' x 9' layout.
Magazine:
S Gaugian 2008-01/02
Page:
28
Category:
Layouts - S
Scale:
S
The author visits Rodney Gutzmann's layout and large A.F. collection (displayed to mimic the A.C. Gilbert catalogs of the time), and Jim Brown's Twin Cities & Western Railroad. Both layouts fits the "hirail" category perfectly in that they are nicely scenicked layouts with taller rails, and equipment has larger flanges and claw couplers (for compatibility between older and newer S-scale items).
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-04/05
Page:
28
Category:
Locomotives - Diesel
Scale:
S
Ken is working on a Smoky Mountain Model Works H-10-44 kit, and completed a S Scale American X29 box car kit.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-06/07
Page:
45
Category:
Structures - Towns/Cities
Scale:
S
Photos of two, three-story, buildings by Monster Modelworks under construction.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-08/09
Page:
41
Category:
Structures - Industrial
Scale:
S
Photos of the Modular Industrial Buildings produced for the Pines and Prairies S Scale Workshop's "make and take" clinic to be held at the 2016 NASG Convention.
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2016-10/11
Page:
45
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Scale:
S
A SOO Line American Models hopper receives decals, and a Great Northern Wood Sheathed 10' IH ARA box car built from a Standard Railway Casting Company kit.