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| The steps, ladders, and side sill and bolster support tabs match the prototype |
I posted about the prototype PFE R-40-25 class a little while back. Here are some photos of the model that I snapped before it went off to the paint shop...
The goal with this parts set is to not only fix the issues of the Amarillo/Intermountain offering, but to bring the rest of the model up to 2026 standards. The Intermountain R-40-23 tooling is almost 32 years old!
Ordering is open for these and for once, I actually have more than just a handful ready to go!
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| Look at those "open" hatch supports and straps that prevented damage to the hatches when fully open |
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| The ladders mount to the edge of the roof, just like on the prototype |
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| The rests to support the hatches when fully open are etchings added to the roof seam caps, as per the prototype |
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| The brake gear arrangement is modeled exactly after the prototype, right down to the brackets and manual "pin" adjuster |
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| The crossbearers are "open" and crossties have the channel shape of the as on the prototype's welded underframe |
Does this new kit include the body and roof?
ReplyDeleteIt does not. The roof on my models comes from Amarillo -25 kits and the body can be from those kits or R-40-23 kits
DeleteTed the reefer looks outstanding. Amazing amount of details. When is it heading to the paint booth. Thanks for posting the photos and what you did to the car.
ReplyDeleteLarry
This weekend! Thank you
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