Bob McCarthy and I have spent several hours discussing a possible line of
steam engines he'd offer thru his company. At present, the USRA designs are
a "natural", based on materials he already has and will be getting, but I've
already suggested a B&O Q-4 and the USRA lighter sister, the Q3, along with
some 2-8-0 iterations to compliment SHS' fine engine. There are MANY
options here for the majority of roads. The goal is to use my
CAD/SLA/urethane process with machined brass frames, wheels and rods to
build a truly robust engine that's easily modified by the modeler familiar
with "plastic-like" material (urethane) used to produce the superstructure,
tender, cab and details. Delicate accessories, like ladders, steps and
railings will be a combination of wire and brass etchings. Urethane will
only be used where structural integrity allows.
While these will not be truly "brass engines", the quality will be equal to
or surpass what we've come to expect from the importers but at a lower
price. By combining common features, such as domes, stacks, cabs, pilots,
tenders, etc., we can offer a myriad of engines, with pre-assembled,
blackened/painted mechanisms. It's too early to tell what we'll offer
first; there are SO many options, but we are focusing on USRA-type 2-8-2s
first, then a Pacific, and an 0-6-0 or 0-8-0.
Bob is the "guy behind this"; please direct your questions, comments and
concerns to him . I'm just the "git 'er done" guy!
Jim King
Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc.
www.smokymountainmodelworks.com
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