« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Anyone know about these  (Read 2315 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

womblenz

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 113
  • Respect: 0
Anyone know about these
« on: January 12, 2008, 04:34:02 PM »
0
Hi folks

I've brought these off ebay plans are dated and sign 1975

I know nothing about them are they still around  HELP




any info would be helpful Thanks

Cheers Warren
Logged

3rdrail

  • Guest
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2008, 04:45:29 PM »
0
I have built the Remington X23 boxcar. The kit as designed is virtually unbuildable - that is the thing would be so light and frail it would not stay on the rail, nor could you properly attach trucks to it.

I substituted .010" styrene sheet for the paper used, and built the car around a 1/16" basswood frame. So, it is virtually scratchbuilt. If you can scratchbuild, these provide a good start, although you'll need additional parts like brake gear, ladders, and grabs.

Here's a finished X23:

Logged

tom mann

  • Administrator
  • Crew
  • *****
  • Posts: 10917
  • Representing The Railwire on The Railwire
  • Respect: +1014
    • http://www.chicagoswitching.com
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2008, 05:32:22 PM »
0
Quote from: 3rdrail on January 12, 2008, 04:45:29 PM
I have built the Remington X23 boxcar. The kit as designed is virtually unbuildable -

I guess that's why they don't have a photograph on the box :)
Logged

Chris333

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 18468
  • Respect: +5781
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2008, 06:16:27 PM »
0
Does that X23 come with decals?

Still not happy with mine.
Logged

3rdrail

  • Guest
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2008, 07:27:19 PM »
0
Quote from: Chris333 on January 12, 2008, 06:16:27 PM
Does that X23 come with decals?

Still not happy with mine.

No, I have some NorthEast Decals sets plus end reporting marks by Roland (engineshop). Used one on this.
Logged

CoalPorter

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 578
  • Respect: 0
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2008, 09:23:28 PM »
0
Those are interesting kits. Can  you show the ore cars in more detail?
Are they wood, plastic, or metal ?

Wasn't someone going to produce the X-23 using "rapid prototyping"

ThirlRail : What do you mean by "paper"? Was that for the sides and
roof ?

(I did see some cardboard car sides from RED BALL that I have never
seen before.)
Logged
Positive Trading Post With JustTraincRaZy, Railhead, OldBillIndy, Freighttrain

Bob Bufkin

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 6397
  • Gender: Male
  • Respect: +44
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2008, 09:40:37 PM »
0
Is it a coincidence that Kato is located on 100 Remington Road?
Logged

3rdrail

  • Guest
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2008, 10:13:54 PM »
0
Re: the X23. The roof and the door were to be made of postcard stock on the Remington model.

The X23 is available from Mark4Design as a highly detailed plastic kit. I have three.
Logged

womblenz

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 113
  • Respect: 0
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2008, 02:49:10 AM »
0
Thanks alot guys

the plan was to scan the plans and build from scratch when my skill levels are a little better.

CoalPorter   They are wooden Kits aprt from water tank on the fuel and water car which is metal

I will have to take some more pics for you when get a chance (and remember LOL)

I would like to see Mark4Designs kits I'll have to find his website

Cheers Warren
 
Logged

Chris333

  • Crew
  • *
  • Posts: 18468
  • Respect: +5781
Re: Anyone know about these
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2008, 03:47:18 AM »
0
This is my M4D X23. I have only decaled this one side so far. Not sure I like the decals.



I think they are CDS dry transfers that I transfered to clear decal paper.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »