NASG Dispatch 1985 #2 Spring Articles
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Elaine's Elaborations
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
2
Author:
Elaine Powell
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
After three years, Elaine announces that this is the last issue for which she is the editor.
Details, Details, Details
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
6
Author:
Lewis Renning, Jr.
Category:
Scenery - People & Animals
Description:
S-scale doesn't have many figures (at the time of this writing) and especially missing are children.
Promotions Committee Update
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
4
Author:
Don Thompson
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Update on what the Committee has been up to.
Drawings for American Models Twin Hopper
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
5
Author:
unaccredited
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Description:
Various small drawings of the car.
From The President...
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
6
Author:
Rollie Mercier
Category:
Model Railroads and People
Description:
Rollie responds to the "mud-slinging" that has taken place by the two candidates running for NASG President. Included are several letters from past NASG Presidents responding to the unfortunate campaign.
Short & Easy
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
7
Author:
Kent Singer
Category:
Scenery - Trackside
Description:
Scratchbuilding a hoist and jib crane. Includes drawings.
Detailing The American Models Twin Hopper
Issue:
1985 #2 Spring
Page:
8
Author:
Don Thompson
Category:
Freight Cars - Hoppers
Description:
The American Models 1985 new hopper is based on a Unicast 55-ton outside-braced two-bay hopper. The author describes optional steps the modeler can take to make the model more detailed, covering grab irons, steps, couplers, brake details, cross-braces support, hopper door hardware, ladders, interior braces, glad hands, and painting the model.