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The other problem with diecast metal bodyshells is that they aren't too good at fine detail - you need to add etched brass or plastic parts to the basic metal shell if you want fine ladders, etc. You can have decent cast-on detailing in HO but when you go down to N it becomes tricky - this is often a problem with N scale steamers where you want a metal body for weight but plastic offers crisper details. There are more than a few whitemetal kits available over here for rolling stock but these can cause problems - one type of passenger car kit in whitemetal was too heavy for the loco it was intended to run with (it gives the latest version of the loco a good workout too!)
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