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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
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