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Tank Car Kit Swap
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-07
Page:
65
Author:
Tony Thompson
Category:
Freight Cars - Tank Cars
Scale:
HO
The author describes he process for wanting a tank car that is not available in HO-scale, by combining parts from several produced models. Includes prototype and model photos, including construction detail photos, such as how to get the dome to fit the body. Also included is a parts list.
Lighting and Interiors
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-07
Page:
72
Author:
Bob Walker
Category:
Structures
Building interior details of structures or cabooses is a waste of time if the viewer can't see them, or if it requires you removing the roof so that the viewer can admire the details. He describes his viewpoint of either building contest models (where roofs can be removed) or building model for the layout, where interior details only matter if they can be seen (e.g. via interior lighting).