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Elaine's Elaborations

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

2

Author:

Elaine Powell

Category:

Model Railroads and People

After three years, Elaine announces that this is the last issue for which she is the editor.

Promotions Committee Update

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

4

Author:

Don Thompson

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Scale:

S

Update on what the Committee has been up to.

Drawings for American Models Twin Hopper

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

5

Author:

unaccredited

Category:

Freight Cars - Hoppers

Scale:

S

Various small drawings of the car.

Details, Details, Details

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

6

Author:

Lewis Renning, Jr.

Category:

Scenery - People & Animals

Scale:

S

S-scale doesn't have many figures (at the time of this writing) and especially missing are children.

From The President...

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

6

Author:

Rollie Mercier

Category:

Model Railroads and People

Scale:

S

Rollie responds to the "mud-slinging" that has taken place by the two candidates running for NASG President. Included are several letters from past NASG Presidents responding to the unfortunate campaign.

Short & Easy

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

7

Author:

Kent Singer

Category:

Scenery - Trackside

Scale:

S

Scratchbuilding a hoist and jib crane. Includes drawings.

Detailing The American Models Twin Hopper

Magazine:

NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring

Page:

8

Author:

Don Thompson

Category:

Freight Cars - Hoppers

Scale:

S

The American Models 1985 new hopper is based on a Unicast 55-ton outside-braced two-bay hopper. The author describes optional steps the modeler can take to make the model more detailed, covering grab irons, steps, couplers, brake details, cross-braces support, hopper door hardware, ladders, interior braces, glad hands, and painting the model.