NASG Dispatch Articles: Structures
Atlas O Scale Control/Signal Tower Conversion to S Scale
Issue:
2009 #6 December
Page:
21
Author:
Bill Fraley
Description:
Despite the kit definitely being intended for O-scale, the author still managed to make it into a reasonable model for S.
Bike Shop - Post Office
Issue:
2009 #1 February
Page:
10
Author:
Gerry Evans
Description:
Using a Banta Modelworks kit that is no longer available, the author shows how he builds hydrocal structures. The article covers walls, brick, concrete, stonework, decals, windows, and doors.
Details, Details, Details
Issue:
1987 #1 Winter
Page:
6
Author:
Lewis Renning, Jr.
Description:
Ideas for giving the impression that a building's interior is detailed.
Jeff's Junction
Issue:
2002 #5 October
Page:
5
Author:
Jeff Madden
Description:
The author is making a case for manufacturers to start producing S-scale plastic structure kits.
Jeff's Junction
Issue:
2008 #1 February
Page:
5
Author:
Jeff Madden
Description:
Considering adding animation, such as movement, lights, and sounds to your structures.
OS from S Tower
Issue:
2011 #6 December
Page:
5
Author:
Jeff Madden
Description:
Although a number of craftsman-style kits are available in S, the author proposes that cheaper plastic kits, similar to Walther's HO-scale Cornerstone ones, are needed in S-scale.
Product Review Double Feature
Issue:
2009 #5 October
Page:
20
Author:
Gerry Evans
Description:
Gerry reviews the NASG Brick Building and the Smoky Mountain Model Works GE 77-tonner engine. Both are new kits.
S Tracks
Issue:
2008 #3 June
Page:
14
Author:
Sam Powell
Description:
The author shares his opinion about building kits by various manufacturers.
S Tracks
Issue:
2013 #2 April
Page:
18
Author:
Sam Powell
Description:
The author describes 6 details that will make a difference in a structure model.
Sixty Years Building with Wood
Issue:
2023 #3 May
Page:
22
Author:
Steve Monson
Description:
The author describes how his preferred model-building material has always remained basswood, and he's built a hundred models using that. The accompanying photos show his first and latest model built.
So Here's What I Do
Issue:
2023 #1 January
Page:
9
Author:
Dick Karnes
Description:
The author shares how he creates signs and shows examples of them on his layout.
So Here's What I Do
Issue:
2024 #1 January
Page:
6
Author:
Dick Karnes
Description:
The author shares how he does structure window and other signs.
The Straight & Narrow
Issue:
2005 #1 February
Page:
30
Author:
David Heine
Description:
Tips and tricks for building structure kits.
Unique Structures
Issue:
2020 #6 November
Page:
18
Author:
Jim Martin
Description:
The author covers a number of unique structures he has built for his layout.