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Detroit Yukon Mining Co.'s Porter No. 4 in Sn3

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-06

Page:

56

Author:

Rene Gourley

Category:

Locomotives - Steam

Scale:

Sn3

The author built a Backwoods Miniatures 7-ton 0-4-0 into an 0-4-0T Porter. Includes two model and two prototype photos.

The Quarry Powerhouse: A Model with Sound & Lights

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-06

Page:

66

Author:

Trevor Marshall

Category:

Structures - Engine Servicing

Scale:

O

The author scratchbuilt the structure and installed DCC-controlled sound and lighting. The construction of the building isn't the main focus of the article, but the electronics installation is. All items are neatly laid out and attached to the roof of the structure, including the speakers.

Mock-ups

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-06

Page:

72

Author:

Bob Walker

Category:

Scratchbuilding

The author uses mock-up buildings made out of foam board to represent buildings that are yet to be scratchbuilt.

Ideal Paint Stripping Containers

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-06

Page:

85

Author:

Rusty Recordon

Category:

Painting & Weathering

Using containers made from either plastic jars or PVC pipe to hold models whose paint needs to be stripped, while minimizing the amount of paint stripper needed.