Railroad Model Craftsman June 2017

Features:

Altas/Kato GP7 Upgrade • by Brian Banna — Finding that between detail and operability — a targeted upgrade.

Pan-Pastel Weathering • by Ronald Stacy — Ronald Stacy takes us through his process of weathering freight cars.

Scratchbuilding a Depot • by Peter McKinney — It took a team to research, draw, and build this unique structure.

P-S 40-foot Hi-cube Boxcar • by James Kinkaid — A look at Pullman-Standard’s 40-foot hi-cube through drawings and images.

Departments:

Editor’s Notebook • by Stephen Priest

Look Both Ways • by Mike Schafer & Bill Navigato

Postmarks

Rail Books • Book news and reviews

Receiving Yard

RMC/Dremel Kitbashing Award • by Tom Nitza

RMC Perspective • by Howard Gillispie

RMC Timetable • Scheduled events and notices

Scratchbuilder’s Workshop • by Bob Walker

Test Track • by Tony Cook — Product reviews

Advertising Index

Dealer Directory • Recommended hobby dealers