Ronald Remsberg builds complicated structures from simple materials. In fact, Mr. Remsberg has built several scale models from nothing but matchsticks. A former Convair aeronautical engineer and builder of free-flight model aircraft, Ron used thousands of these sticks and Elmer’s glue to assemble models of some of the world’s most famous landmarks and structures. Ron has built about a dozen such models since starting in 1998. Though he has slowed down a little, the structures remain very square and precise. Ron noted that building the projects is a great tension reliever. Shown here is a matchstick model of a vintage steam locomotive, tender, and passenger car—plus a section of track. Everything was made with matchsticks and Elmer’s glue.
![This model steam locomotive with passenger car and tender was made entirely from matchsticks.](https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RemsTrain2.jpg)
![This model steam locomotive with passenger car and tender was made entirely from matchsticks.](https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RemsTrain3.jpg)