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Fast Evergreen Forests

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-06

Page:

57

Author:

Patricia Maxwell

Category:

Scenery - Trees, Shrubs, Bushes

Scale:

HO

Using materials found in the crafts or floral stores, the author describes how her husbands makes a large quantity of trees quickly. Several methods and tree types are discussed.

The Enduring Philadelphia Row House

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-06

Page:

61

Author:

Ron Hoess

Category:

Structures - Homes

Scale:

HO

After describing the prototype buildings and the research he did into them, the author describes how he casts the parts from RTV molds. Includes a parts list, and many construction photos, as well as some prototype photos.

Modeling an HO scale PRR Fairbanks-Morse C-Liner

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-06

Page:

69

Author:

Kris Kollar

Category:

Locomotives - Diesel

Scale:

HO

The author describes how he super-detailed the Life-Like Proto 1000 model. Includes prototype and model photos, including close-ups of construction details and detail drawings.

Modifying the North West Short Line Riveter

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-06

Page:

75

Author:

Alan Mende

Category:

Tools

In this article the author describes how adding a moveable fence gives a valuable tool more uses.

Stonework Walls

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-06

Page:

80

Author:

Bob Walker

Category:

Scratchbuilding

The author provides tips on how he models stonework, especially dealing with issues related to the corners in structures.