I am attempting desperately to find the time to complete a Kinsman kit for another individual (presently working 60+ hours a week). These kits are definitely "craftsman" kits, as there is quite a bit of care needed both in parts assembly, and shaping the roof. The finished model does come out very nice. I would note however that these kits are for a specific group of prototypes, namely the steel underframe cars built for the Boston and Maine around 1905 ish. It may be possible to alter the construction of these models to represent the much more common wood underframe cars from the previous century, but I haven't tried it yet. The wall construction should lend itself to many modifications of door/window layouts, merely needing sufficient siding and trim materials. These kits are definitely "old school", and as such are likely to produce a finished model only within the talent of the builder. If you haven't built any sort of craftsman kit before, this is NOT where I recommend you begin your education. Not rocket science, but not shake the box either. BTW, I presently have about 40 - 45 hours invested, and likely have another 10 - 15 to go. I am not restricting this model to bare minimum standards though...
As to demand.. I'm sure there are already more than enough unbuilt Kinsman passenger car kits sitting in closets to meet the demand of the few people who actually have a desire to build them. It's just a matter of connecting the two. Darrell Smith Darrell Smith --- In [email protected], WJJIM@... wrote: > > how long ago, when did they stop, is there any demand ??? > > Jim "baking on the Keystone Main" Lyle > > > In a message dated 7/23/2011 11:13:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > raleigh15@... writes: > > and he notes - > > > Kinsman made their own. > > Raleigh in Muggiegh Maineigh... > > > At 11:05 AM 7/23/2011, JGG KahnSr wrote: > > > >Looking at images of some kits currently listed on ebay leads me to > >wonder whether LaBelle produced them for Kinsman, as the construction > >looks very familiar (LaBelle did the woodworking for several On3 > >lines, sort of the way several well-known manufacturers used to make > >Craftsman and Kenmore goods for Sears to sell). Anyone know? > > > >Jace Kahn > > > >General Manager > >Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
