Workbench Wednesday

October 28, 2020Workbench Wednesdaybox cars, details, Etched Metal Details, Rock Island, upgrading plasticRCWadmin

Duryea cushion underframe installation

George Toman shared his latest workbench update. He’s upgrading a kit with Duryea underframe parts.

The Duryea underframe is a cushioning device used to reduce damage. The center sill can slide about 12 to 16 inches to cushion impact when coupling. This requires different mounting than the more conventional AAR underframe. National Scale Car has captured the Duryea underframe in great detail using resin castings and photo etched parts in their MK 106 kit that upgrades an Intermountain 1937 Modified AAR boxcar model.

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RCW kit update

October 16, 2020Resin Car Works UpdateC&EI, hoppers, Missouri Pacific, Virtual RPMRCWadmin

Instructions have been posted for the Resin Car Works decal and detail hoppers. This combo converts Atlas HO scale models to follow Chicago & Eastern Illinois and Missouri Pacific prototype offset side hoppers.

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Beyond our control

October 12, 2020Resin Car Works UpdateRCWadmin

At this time, Resin Car Works has suspended shipping orders for a few weeks. Frank, our chief minion, has tested positive for the coronavirus. He feels well but is under quarantine. If you sent an order, please be patient at this time as orders will not be processed until November.

We thank you for the support this year and look forward to new resin kit releases.

RCW kit update and info

September 26, 2020Resin Car Works Updategondolas, Milwaukee, New York CentralRCWadmin

Due to popular demand, our Milwaukee composite gondola kit (15.0) is available again. Kit details and ordering info can be found on the Kits page of our website. Quantities are limited.

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RCW kit update and info