Always wanted some of those impressive cars, so here we go. This time it's a hybrid model: all etched metal parts apart from the Dreadnought ends, which are 3D printed to better show the prototypical shapes. This car series is not for sale yet, I need to do some re-design, most notable the coupler attachment, body-mount is only suitable from R300+ and long shank trucks are not available or there is no willingness to make them available to the public. So stay tuned...
Absolutely one of my favorites! A long shank coupler would be the solution. Got to be a way to modify one. Such a great piece!
Love it! On a side note, Ford requested 4-door cars while GM and Chrysler requested 8-door cars like the above.
Awesome, like all your products... BTW, would you be willing to post here a schematic of this car's coupler system ? I'm considering modifying my AZL autoracks, roughly the same lenght and same proportions, fitting MTL couplers on these.. Dom
Like your thinking, but unfortunetly my design will not help you at all. It's an multi-folded etch piece which is glued on the to top of a truck, therefore it would add to your ride height. The bigger issue is this coupler assembly is supported by a nodge which is sliding in a half-circle opening in the car floor to prevent sagging. See picture
AZL tried to make an articulating coupler for the Autoracks (one reason for their weight - leverage), like an N manufacturer made, put could not get reliable swing (too much friction). Therefore their long coupler. Gerd, those look Soooo good. A nice morning wake up for me (SP) and the Mrs (Chessie)
Once stood at the side of one of the real ones in Sacramento, WITHOUT A CAMERA, Dohh!, hugeley impressive vehicle Made our British stuff look tiny in comparison Kev
I tried my luck with one! not as great as Gerd! His being etch metal has way more weight and mine are to light but I use a set of passenger car trucks fit well just need to change the color so the don't stand out as much. this one 3D printed not the best! but I tried! did this one last year just setting on the tracks in the yard!