Bruce McCosh

As part of the Snake River Special Convention, the 3rd Division will hold a special modeling contest, based upon a specific structure kit. Jimmy Deignan, of RailroadKits.com, has created a small HO structure called Marshall’s Shipping ($15 + $5 shipping).

Models entered in this contest must start with a Marshall’s Shipping kit from RailroadKits.com. You can modify, kit-bash or extend it in any way you choose but you can’t spend more than $25 on additional items (i.e., figures, details, parts, etc.) Signs, paint and glue are considered “free” and aren’t included in the $25 limit.

You can make your model into any business you want (i.e. dynamite sales, boat shop, bakery, coal dealer, etc.). The only limit is your imagination. Models may be entered with or without scenic bases. This will be a Favorite Vote contest.

First, Second and Third place popular vote winners will receive $75, $50 and $25 gift certificates for merchandise at RailroadKits.com.

By the way, the Convention’s website has been updated; check it out now at http://pnr.nmra.org/3div/2013.html.