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Building a CB&Q FM-11 flat car

Bob’s Photo from the collection of Jerry Hamsmith

George Toman sent photos and information on his latest model. Here’s George with the story.

While attending the 2019 RPM Chicagoland, I caught up with Jerry Hamsmith who showed me the latest resin kit he and Ed Rethwisch produced. I was fortunate to get one of the three kits remaining for sale at the RPM Meet. Ed Rethwisch made the gorgeous patterns and the parts were cast by Westerfield.

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Santa Fe Whalebelly boxcar kit update

Resin Car Works introduced a Santa Fe Whalebelly automobile boxcar kit at the recent RPM Chicagoland. Kit details have been posted to our website. Kit instructions can be accessed through the kit Extras page linked with the kit details.

We currently do not have any of these kits ready to ship. More castings are coming! We have all the other parts and decals ready to pack.

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