GHQ PRR R50B reefer kit to be released later this month!

[thbguy]

Hello all,

Here is a completed, painted, and decaled model using Pre-production kit parts and decals.
Things appear to still be on track for a March release.
Kit photos and details coming soon.
 


P.S. The pewter truck parts are designed exactly the same as the AML PRR 2D-P5 trucks, but they have friction-bearing rather than roller bearing journals (as seen in the picture).

Michael Livingston

[CodyO]

going to sell out so quick..

[arbomambo]

How can we pre-order one of these?
~Bruce

[OldEastRR]

I hope that R50b lettering is just a stand-in, because it sure doesn't look like Pennsy-style to me.

[bbussey]

The model appears to be in the as-built scheme, correctly deco'd with olive trucks/underframe and Futura style lettering.

[wcfn100]

The model appears to be in the as-built scheme, correctly deco'd with olive trucks/underframe and Futura style lettering.

Everything on-line seems to indicate this is a scheme applied in 1939.

Jason

[OldEastRR]

Might be a good idea then to let people know if they don't model 1939 they'll need separate decals.

[tony22]

So in order or release, these seven PRR items are coming to the market:
R50b
D78
L1
B70a
Centipede
M1a/b
The K4

Who's making the L1 and B70a?

[tony22]

How can we pre-order one of these?
~Bruce

+1. I didn't see it yet on the New Items page on the GHQ website. Would like to be able to get one ( ) of these.

[hegstad1]

I'm sure Michael will chime in here but decals we be included for ALL paint schemes from 1939 until they were retired. 

[dougnelson]

Who's making the L1 and B70a?

L1 (brass) by GHB

B70a (scenery car) by Hell Gate Models

[arbomambo]

I sent an email from the website 'contact us' link last week...no reply at all...
~Bruce

[thbguy]

Hello all,

For those who are interested, and can't wait until I finish writing up the information about all of the different PRR paint and decal schemes, here is an excerpt: "The “freight appliance” version of these cars were decorated in 11 different schemes (all) with delux yellow colored lettering as described in the tables. Lettering placement was the same for all schemes."

The decals included in the kit will allow you to decorate the car in any of the 11 schemes used on these cars, specifically between 1938 and the end of service in the mid-1960s. This includes the coved block lettering, futura lettering, and modern block lettering (However, I decided that the 1/16th of an inch black edging used in some lettering schemes would not be included). Full details about ATP for each paint scheme, exterior and interior paint colors, estimated number of cars in a paint scheme, and paint start and end dates will be posted when the kit is released.

Best regards,
Michael Livingston

[arbomambo]

I don't give a rat's patooty about lettering, etc (I can always provide my own-and it was stated from the beginning that proper lettering for any scheme would be provided)
The car is beautiful!-all I'm worried about is being able to acquire one within this first run...I can't wait to build this one!
~Bruce

[thbguy]

Hello all,

Here is the latest update on the GHQ PRR R50B reefer kit (freight version) project.
All of the kit parts are on hand!

Current status: Planned release on the Web site around March 25, 2014
TBD: Post-production kit build and testing

First run size:  50 units
Price:       $32.95 ea
Regular shipping charges will apply.

Kit: Undecorated PRR R50B Reefer (freight appliance version as used in express service) contents  (Assembly and painting required):
- Resin R50b reefer body shell
- Pewter floor and underbody
- Pewter brake gear
- Pewter PRR 2D-P5 trucks (friction bearing journals)
- Etched brake wheel fret (includes 12 wheels in different styles usable for other projects)
- Decals of Coved Block, Futura, and Modern Block lettering used for 11 different schemes on these cars between 1938-the mid 60s
- Plastic strip roofwalk (to be trimmed to length)

For each kit, you will need to supply (after test building is completed, this may change slightly):
(4) FVM (or similar) 36" Wheel sets with 0.553" axle (like InterMountain)
(2) Body mount couplers of your choice (Z or N-scale)
(2) 0-80 or 00-90 screws, or plastic king pins for truck mounting (requires drilling an hole)
(1) BLMA #402 Freight car stirrups (does up to 5 cars)
(1) 0.012” or similar wire to bend for optional grab irons
(1) Plastruct 0.10” x 0.10” section for optional grab iron repairs (if not replacing them with wire)

Paint, glue, etc.

These kits will be offered on the GHQ website at www.ghqmodels.com.
Now I need some time to test build a kit myself...

Michael Livingston
Not a GHQ employee, just helping them make great RR things happen in N-scale...