Hi TFI bought an Athearn HO Heavy Weight Diner for my Christmas present. I finally finished the interior last week and while I liked how it turned out I think I can do better so I ordered a second kit this evening.
I’m going to kitbash the shell (add more large windows) this time to end up with a larger lounge area and reduce the staff area.I’m really digging in this time, I ordered some more Shapeway figures so more mold and casting time too. Mel My Model Railroad http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/ Bakersfield, California I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
Track Fiddler, those are some nice engines with crisp lettering. Love it!
I ordered a toy (or toylike) HO scale China Railway P70 boxcar off Amazon for about 14 USD, black version.
Believe it or not, after a bit of careful cross examination I found that these cars are made using old Bachmann China tooling! The shell and the underside match the Bachmann China examples right on. My theory is that some mystery factory bought the the tooling needed and cut corners on costs by putting in junk trucks and couplers, which looks like it could be easily replaced and upgraded.
I plan on also adding weathering and weight. Inexpensive Chinese prototype rolling stock! That's something rare.
Shipping is going to take a while, however, it's taking the slow boat across the big wide Pacific.
Show us more good things that you got, or have on order lately.
"No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow." -Lin Yutang
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I know the spirit of giving is giving but It was a really long and stressful year last year and you deserved some good goodies for yourself! So if you didn't get any, I suggest it's about time that you do so!
I'll start.
Two twin, Twin Cities & Western locomotives for my Brother. First time available in N scale.
I'm positive he will appreciate these for his birthday and I will find two more for myself before they're sold out.
They are a limited edition, Don't you know?
Show us your Good Goodies you've got for yourself lately because we would very much like to see them
TF