iowa river – The Hills Line

Statute of Limitations

October 1, 2022September 29, 2022 by James McNab, posted in Design

Truth be told, I've been living a double life when it comes to The Hills Line. For more than a year, I was developing separate areas on the layout concurrently for two separate publications. The first was for my personal methods of distribution, which include this website along with my numerous social media outlets. The … Continue reading Statute of Limitations

River Redux

August 23, 2020August 16, 2020 by James McNab, posted in Construction

"I get by with a little help from my friends" -Lennon/McCartney- I really do value the community of model railroading. The number of friends, colleagues, and acquaintances that express interest in, and often support me in this hobby, is humbling. Case in point, my friends and fellow IAIS modelers Joe Atkinson and Scott Thornton. Thanks … Continue reading River Redux

The Signature Scene

August 5, 2020May 30, 2020 by James McNab, posted in Announcements

In the spirit of Wordless Wednesday, a gallery of images from the completed signature scene of The Hills Line.

Finishing Touches

July 27, 2020July 21, 2020 by James McNab, posted in Construction

A few final details for the signature scene of The Hills Line, the Iowa Interstate's deck-girder bridge over the Iowa River and surrounding area in Iowa City. My favorite material for modeling scrub and weeds is poly-fiber fill. I'll take a small patch and dust it with Woodland Scenics Blended Turf, then seal and attach … Continue reading Finishing Touches