For sale is a lot of 3 issues of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine from 1986 (June, July, September) in acceptable to good vintage condition. These mid-1980s issues are complete with no missing pages, featuring detailed modeling articles, plans, prototype photos, and features on scenery techniques, casting, diesel/steam kitbashes, conventions, and more.
Included issues:
June 1986: Missouri Pacific post-merger modeling, FM Baby Train Master & L&N water car plans, stencil painting backdrops, PMP-112 sound module, Fort Dodge prototype, $3 turntable.
July 1986: Casting & scenery techniques, Minuteman Convention preview (MIT club layout visit), containers/diesel/caboose kitbashes.
September 1986: Modeling from conception to completion, scenery without plaster, Santa Fe zebra stripes, steam & electric foldout.
Condition: Acceptable to good overall for 38+ year-old magazines—bright covers with typical wear: edge creasing, minor spine stress/rubs, light corner bends, some age-toning/foxing on pages, possible small cover soil or handling marks (no major tears, stains, water damage, or loose pages). All readable and display well; stored flat and smoke-free.
Great for collectors of 1980s model railroading mags, especially those into scenery building, diesel modeling, or Northeast/convention content.