NASG Dispatch Articles by Lewis Renning, Jr.

1983 #3 Summer

5

Scratchbuilding

Building a small hand pump for a water well from scratch. An isometric drawing for three different types are shown in the article.

1983 #4 Fall

4

Structures - Homes

Suggestions for modeling a company-owned set of row houses at the back of the layout, which don't take up much layout real estate but can still be a haven many creative details.

1984 #1 Winter

8

Scenery - Streets

Adding small signs to your layout that indicate local names that non-railroading visitors may recognize when they come to visit.

1984 #2 Spring

5

Scenery

A description of loads that can be placed on pallets.

1984 #3 Summer

3

Scratchbuilding

How to build a three-raised-panel door with a two-pane window.

1984 #4 Fall

6

Scratchbuilding

Suggestions of several small additions that can be made to an existing structure or kit that make them unique or more interesting.

1985 #1 Winter

6

Scenery

Modeling scenes where underground pipelines come above ground for junctions, booster pumps, etc.

1985 #2 Spring

6

Scenery - People & Animals

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

1985 #3 Summer

19

Scenery

How to model marshes or swaps, both dry and with modeled water.

1986 #1 Winter

12

Scenery

How to model highways, on-ramps, local airports, modern office buildings, all large items that require some selective compression.

1986 #2 Spring

23

Scenery - Streets

Ideas for things to model that still remain from days-gone-by, such as hitching posts, abandoned rail in the street, old building foundations, etc.

1986 #4 Fall

21

Structures - Industrial

Using a photo-copier and acetate plastic to make custom windows.

1987 #1 Winter

6

Structures

Ideas for giving the impression that a building's interior is detailed.