Description
Contents: Special Features Rocky Rails ’77(Photographic highlights of the NMRA’s national convention in Denver, Colorado.), Craftsman Award (Jock Oliphant’s scratch built version of Art Curren’s Frenda Mine was tops in originality in craftsmanship.) Modeling: Ash Pit and Jib Crane (Steam locos need a place to dump ashes and workers need help hauling ashes away.), The V&O Story: 6 – Locomotives and rolling stock (Proper equipment selection makes a railroad believable.), Model Photography (A professional’s thorough review of the hardware, how it works and how you can use it competently.), RMC/Dremel Kit bashing Award (AHM’s Indiana Harbor Belt 0-8-0 kit provides parts for a 2-8-2, 2-8-4 and 0-6-0 in 1/4″ scale.), Modeling Ornate Metal Scrollwork (The craft technique known as ‘quilling’ has modeling applications.), A lot of industry in a small space (Popular HO plastic kits can be combined into a big factory which occupies little space.), Stake-Pocket Drilling Jig (Doing repetitive drilling operations accurately is easier with an alignment jig.)Prototype: The modern Moffat (Dave Moffat didn’t take his Denver & Salt Lake (now D&RGW) all the way to Craig, Colo.)
Issue: November 1977
Condition: Very Good