I have four packages of the KaDee #454 adaptor from Ed's suggestion last year; when they came, I realized I could not comprehend all the little pieces, etc. that are included, so the packages remain unopened. Most of the reason is my current limited physical condition, and I apologize for sounding so stupid and ignorant. I'll just have to find a nearby helping hand.
DJE-KCMO ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 3:44 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: American Models Budd Trucks > Because my track radii are tighter than typical scale layouts I've thought about modifying the shank by removing the coupler and mounting a modifed Kadee shank. At least I could couple the cars automatically. If my curves were broader I would think about body-mounting the Kadees. > Ben Trousdale Ben.... You might strike gold by checking the Kadee web site for their HO passenger car "swing bracket" which is a device that has a wider sideways swing and the standard HO coupler can fit into it. Since the HO Kadee will mate with the S Kadee, you should (in theory) be able to make all your cars cooperate with each other. Try these for starters: Kadee #453 Swing Bracket for Life-Like Proto 2000 E-units Kadee #454 Swing Bracket Adaptor Kit Have fun...Ed L.
