BTS has them now. John Armstrong
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From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} AM's FA-2 and FB-2
I just now remembered that Southwind Models offered a detailed parts
package for the FAs and FBs. I have a pair of them but will probably never
use
them. I am not sure where I have them stored but I think I can find them
and offer them for sale or trade.
- Earl Henry, Nashville.
In a message dated 9/14/2011 8:04:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
My biggest gripe here is that we do not have adequate brass replacement
castings for these steps and those for EMD units. DJE
----- Original Message -----
From: John Degnan
To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} AM's FA-2 and FB-2
Ok, Don says it was 1990... so let me see if I can remember what models
were coming out in HO around that same time so I can compare the quality of
them to the AM shell. Let's see, now.. where is my 1990 Walthers catalog...
... ?
Oh well, can't seem to locate the catalog right now... but I suspect the
HO offerings were about equal based on my recent review of an AM FB-2 shell.
My biggest gripe (so far) with the AM shell is the fact that the ladder
steps (below the side sill) bend inward (all 6 of them at different angles,
go figure) instead of staying inline with the shell. Also, as someone else
also mentioned, the details (door handles, etc) seem to be a bit petite (too
small and/or not pronounced well enough)... except the rivets which, to
me, seem about right. I am, however, impressed that the inner framing detail
behind the grilles/screens is represented.
I'm happy to say that the shell looks down right decent to me so far...
but more thoughts on the shell coming later...
John Degnan
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
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