Re: D&RGW 3000 series boxcar in HOn3
| May 03, 2021 06:20PM |
Peter Gloor Wrote:
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> Fiddly stuff, yes. Detail parts are tiny, and once
> they get lost on your table, that's it. Especially
> the door guides, retainer valves, brake wheel
> detail, uncoupling levers.
> I had to replace the brake wheels with brass ones
> by PSC, as the original ones are too delicate for
> layout work.
> [attachment 74007 _DSC4554web.jpg]
I love all three of their kits and have built many of them.
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> Fiddly stuff, yes. Detail parts are tiny, and once
> they get lost on your table, that's it. Especially
> the door guides, retainer valves, brake wheel
> detail, uncoupling levers.
> I had to replace the brake wheels with brass ones
> by PSC, as the original ones are too delicate for
> layout work.
> [attachment 74007 _DSC4554web.jpg]
I love all three of their kits and have built many of them.
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