NASG Dispatch Articles: Scenery - Vehicles

2008 #6 December

10

Jim Schall

The author breaks down what kinds of cars were common on the roads after WWII. He then reviews sources for these cars in S-scale. Includes several photos of many cars.

1999 #1 February

18

Mac McGrath

All known Hartoy American Highway Legends trucks are listed.

2020 #3 May

8

Steve Monson

The author provides tips on how to improve the look of the steering wheels of Ertl's tractors, painting the tractors, and installing drivers for those tractors.

1998 #6 December

5

Jeff Madden

The author shares his thoughts about the past and current state of S-scale automobiles availability.

2007 #3 June

5

Jeff Madden

Are 1:64 vehicles truly to scale, and why don't manufacturers simply make them exactly 1:64 scale?

2019 #4 July

4

Brooks Stover

The author describes the three things he does to every vehicle, at the least, before it is placed on the layout. Includes many photos of examples.

1999 #2 April

22

Ted Larson

The author is gradually shifting the modules column over to his new "Tired Wheels" column, covering 1:64 vehicles. This issue's column starts with covering the 1962-1969 GMC Double Bottom semi, which is labeled "Matchbox King Size No. K4 Fruehauf Hopper, Made in England by Lesney".

2016 #5 September

24

Jim Martin

The author describes how he took a Matchbox tank truck, stripped it, and reworked it to become an old tow truck.

2015 #2 March

12

Jim Martin

The author describes some unique S-scale vehicles he created from kits in other scales. Includes several photos of the final models.

1998 #3 June

8

Wayne D. Hills

The author takes a Mack BM truck with a 22-foot trailer, manufactured by Hartoy, and super-details and repaints them for the Rio Grande Motor Way. Includes several finished-model photos.

1999 #1 February

11

Will Holt

The author provides a listing of the Racing Champions collection of 1:64 vehicles released as of December 1999. What is special about this listing is that the author provides an approximate scale of the individual models.

1991 #5 October

7

various authors

This column lists various farm and construction equipment that is available for or usable in S-scale, scale detailing parts at Walmart, and automobiles by Racing Champions.

1986 #2 Spring

8

Kent Singer

This article covers the construction of a scratchbuilt motorized cart, such as found on freight stations. Includes a model photo, and construction diagrams for the individual parts.

1991 #2 April

10

Kent Singer

Converting a Hot Wheels Rescue Ranger truck, item #5145, into a modernday utility truck for the railroad. Includes one model photo.

1997 #5 October

23

Kent Singer

Bob Werre shares the idea of cutting a model vehicle in half lengthwise to make two cars when attached to a backdrop.

1998 #1 February

12

Dick Karnes

How to make license plates for S-scale vehicles.

2001 #2 April

8

Ted Larson

The author delves into the question, which of the available 1:64 pickup models are actually 1:64? He specifically covers the 1956 Ford and the 1950 Chevy. Dimensions and photos are included. This also contains an addendum to the Hartoy AHL listing of February 1999 issue's article.

2001 #3 June

8

Ted Larson

The author delves into the question, which of the available 1:64 pickup models are actually 1:64? He specifically covers the 1956 Ford and the 1950 Chevy. Dimensions and photos are included. This also contains an addendum to the Hartoy AHL listing of February 1999 issue's article.

2018 #3 May

28

Ted Larson

The author shares four 1965 pickup models that are available in S-scale.

2000 #6 December

10

Ted Larson

A review of the Matchbox Kings K-4, K-12, K-16, and K18 trucks.

2001 #1 February

20

Ted Larson

The author covers the 1950s Aurora tractor trailers. Includes photos of these rare models.

1994 #2 April

17

Denis Fortier

The author describes (and shares a photo of each) how he weathered Ertl's grader, tractor, and backhoe.