June 2011

June 2011
Volume 80, Number 1

Special features
40 Perspective: Modeling with a goal by Vince Pugliese
You never know where you might get inspiration for a modeling project.

42 The Penokee, Grandview & Winnipeg Railroad by Dave Rickaby
Join us for a visit to Ralph Wehlitz’s HO scale layout. Set in northern Wisconsin, this large, steam-era railroad has a traffic base that includes iron ore, agricultural products, paper and lumber.

Index to RMC Volume 79
A subject and author directory for the June, 2010, to May, 2011, issues of RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN.

64 Toronto’s 2011 RPM meet by Vince Pugliese
Here’s a sampling of some of the fine models that were on display at this year’s Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet in Toronto.

74 Building a “vertical roundhouse” by Karl Bond
A display case is a great way to show off your excess equipment.

Modeling
48 Modeling an LIRR MP15AC switcher by Ray Muntz
The addition of a few detail parts, along with a new paint job and decals, gives this Athearn model a new look.

53 Fusees: the poor man’s block signal by Linn Moedinger
Railroads require a train to stop upon approaching a burning fusee. The author employs this practice on his steam-era layout by using LED “fusees” as a way of marking blocks.

56 The Scenery Clinic: Pt. XVII: Final details by Paul Scoles
We wrap up the On30 diorama with the addition of a few structures, a kitbashed truck, and some tall grass and underbrush.

53 RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award: Kitbashing a stock trailer by Ron Christensen
This project involves fashioning new, slatted sides for an HO scale Mini Metals 32-foot Fruehauf trailer.

62 Scratchbuilder’s Corner: Attachment and adhesives by Bob Walker
This month we take a look at the many adhesives available to modelers.

76 Port of Erin Industries: Cargill Terminal grain elevator by Mike Rose
Join us as we begin construction of a large, port grain elevator.

Prototype
69 Front of the layout vignettes: No. 22, Ice and the railroads: Pt. II – artificial ice by David Lambert
Ice manufactured under controlled conditions proved to be safer for consumption and better for commercial use.