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I admit I've run quite a few P2K's right out of the box, but I don't mind the varying amounts of self applied detail that most manufacturer's locos require. I model N&W late steam and diesel units up to 1972, so I've been pleased with the numerous releases of the past few years. Aside from the above, the recent Atlas HO units are great, with a few details to add, and the Stewart Centuries run like Swiss watches, requiring applying numerous included details as well as purchasing and applying all grabs, lift rings, MU lines, and uncoupling bars. The units do require a fair bit of time to finish properly, but the result is a superdetailed unit as far as I can tell. The P2K Heritage Y3's compare favorably with brass costing 5-6 times the price. Right out of the box. I agree that weathering is part of detailing, for me I only do enough to indicate an engine in service between shoppings and make the details pop, not an exaggerated example of the weatherer's art.
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