Here’s the latest Resin Car Works HO scale freight car kit! The CB&Q installed 16,000 cars in the XM-32 boxcar class between 1940 and 1958. This new one piece body kit best represents about 4000 boxcars built during World War II. The kit includes decals and a pair of Tahoe Model Works AAR double truss 50-ton truck side frames.
George Toman shares his progress on a special HO scale model. Here are his notes.
While attending the 2017 RPM Chicagoland meet I received a mini-kit for a Chicago Great Western 40-foot boxcar. This car had proprietary Pullman-Standard “Carbuilder” corrugated round corner ends that were once available from the late Stan Rydarowicz. The car ends were made special for this min-kit by using new technology to create the masters for this kit. The new semi-scale coupler box parts are also included. These are made to fit the semi-scale Kadee #158 whisker coupler.
The Resin Car Works minions have been busy. The next release is an HO scale mini-kit that includes castings of Pullman Standard “Carbuilders” corrugated ends, decals, and a pair of the correct Tahoe truck sideframes for a Chicago Great Western boxcar. Continue reading New Resin Car Works products
Bill Welch sent a recent update with these photos. Here’s the scoop from Bill.
I am going to really try to not start any new models this year until I finish several of the many projects I have underway. Here is a step toward completing a Savannah & Atlanta ex-FEC rebuilt boxcar using styrene and Westerfield parts.
The model will be completed with one door open to reveal the wood interior. The floor is individual boards that have been distressed. PanPastels and colored pencils will be used to age the interior.
I started this project years ago but am embarrassed to admit how many.
What’s on your workbench?