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RCW vacation

February 6, 2021Resin Car Works Updategondolas, new kits, update, UTLXRCWadmin

Frank is headed out with his family for a few weeks. Resin Car Works shipments will resume in early March. He has received several recent orders but castings won’t arrive until he returns from vacation.

Except for newly released kits, RCW does not keep kits in stock. Casting production is linked to kit demand.

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NYC 50-foot, drop-bottom gondola, part 4

January 26, 2021Resin Freight Carsgondolas, New York Central, Resin kit builds, techniquesRCWadmin

Jerry Hamsmith brings us another installment on building the Resin Car Works New York Central gondola kit.

With the underframe details complete, it’s time to add detail to the car body.

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Illinois Central AAR Modified Design 40-foot steel boxcar

January 16, 2021New Kitbox cars, Illinois Central, new kitsRCWadmin

Resin Car Works has released a new HO scale resin freight car kit, an Illinois Central AAR modified design 40-foot steel-sheathed boxcar with square corner posts. Visit our website for kit details and the order form.

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2021 RCW update

January 10, 2021Resin Car Works UpdateupdateRCWadmin
Jerry Hamsmith built these two RCW kits. Both cars were decaled and weathered by Chris Vanko. Jerry Hamsmith photo

Here we are in a New Year so let’s take a look at some Resin Car Works updates.

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