--- In [email protected], Thomas Baker <bakert@...> wrote:
>
> I have no idea how many S-scale modelers are out there. Regardless of the
> number, I wish we had a few more. I like to kitbash, model from scratch, and
> model the unique prototypes. I suggested to John Whitmore that KASLO produce
> a PS-1, and apparently others encouraged him as well. Now we have a PS-1.
> Whether it meets everyone's expectations I do not know.
>
> When I received my first three kits, I thought I'd never be able to assemble
> one. Well, I tried and got it together, gaining confidence that I can crank
> out additional models of that prototype. I ordered only one--regretably--B&O
> wagontop box car. That I have yet to tackle, but Bud Rindfleisch has
> convinced me its doable. He has already assembled more than one, I believe.
Tom, I have 4 SMMW B&O wagontops but only one done awaiting the paint and
decals. I did drill out all the holes on a second kit. A friend put me onto a
battery powered mini drill that chucks the small #74 and 75 drill bits. I
drilled all the holes on the first kit by hand with a pin vise, despite the
directions calling for the use of a drill press. I think I only broke one bit
but it took forever....a few turns then back it out and clear, then a few more
turns and repeat, slow process. Once I got the battery drill it was a piece of
cake and the drills are less likely to break at speed than with the pin vise.
Yes, kit building is still fun!
Bud Rindfleisch
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