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Animation Follow-up
Magazine:
N-Scale 2001-05/06
Page:
30
Author:
Damian Kostron
Scale:
N
This article is a follow-up on the September/October 2000 issue on animating a semaphore. The Basic Stamp has been discontinued so this brief article describes what you need to change to use the Stamp from Parallax instead.
Bob's Barber Shop
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2017-03
Page:
38
Author:
Dr. Geoff Bunza
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he built a motorized, lit barber shop pole. Includes plenty of construction photos.
How to Animate Overhead Doors
Magazine:
Model Railroader 2011-12
Page:
62
Author:
Steven Peck
Scale:
HO
The author describes how he built remote-controlled animated overhead doors for an engine house. Includes detail drawings and photos, and a parts list.
Operating Gates of Industrial Spurs
Magazine:
Model Railroader 2006-05
Page:
122
Author:
David Popp
Scale:
HO
A brief description of a diagram that shows how to using a fascia-mounted push-pull knob to open and close gates on a spur.
Simple Rotating Signs
Magazine:
Model Railroader 2006-02
Page:
130
Author:
David Popp
This one-page drawing shows how to model a slow rotation gas station sign using a Hankscraft 1rpm motor.