Bob, Send me a pic of the X29B to compare with the X29D .. if the differences are minor, I would consider that car instead. The X29D CAD files already exist in HO so converting to S would be just like the rest of my kits.
Jim King SMMW --- In [email protected], "coalsmoker2194" <coalsmoker2194@...> wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected], "SMMW" <jimking3@> wrote: > >Hi Jim. As a Pennsy modeler, I like the idea of the X29D. However,(here we > >go,---) I like the idea of the X29B a lot better. Still a 40' rebuilt car, > >7' door instead of 8', done in all keystone heralds (circle, shadow, plain > >without shadow,) and better still, the Merchandise Service banner. For me, > >that would be to good to pass up. > > Bob Davis > > SAL B7 (in HO) is in production and should start shipping shortly. The S > > scale design, created from the HO files, will be tweaked to match available > > ladders and grab irons sizes, then the patterns will be ordered. Decals > > have been on-hand for several months. > > > > > > > > Spin-off detail parts from the B7 will become available soon after kit > > production starts later this year. > > > > > > > > Roller bearing trucks: molding of the wheel centers will start next week > > but will take several cycles to produce nearly 2500 wheels (at 4 per shot). > > I have lots of cast urethane sideframes, details and bolsters in stock so as > > the wheels are molded and assembled to the axles, shipping in batches will > > occur. New axle assembly fixtures and corrected injection mold ejector pins > > were required before production could begin. > > > > > > > > GP38/38-2 project is in its infancy; info gathering has slowed due to a > > higher-than-expected volume of industrial work. I have all of the NWSL > > parts here to create a prototype drive train but I'll have to design and > > pattern a totally new gearbox before those parts can be tested. Since many > > other diesels that use the same Blomberg truck are planned, this may become > > an injection molded item. > > > > > > > > A web page will be created shortly depicting possible future car kits. Your > > interest will determine if a car becomes a reality or not. Cars that will > > appear are the Southern 52'6" P-S gon, Tennessee Central 40' boxcar, PRR > > X29D 40' box and PS-1 boxcars in 40' and 50' lengths with various door > > styles/sizes. > > > > > > > > Lastly, I will be injection molding a sprue of A-frame grab irons > > (Pullman-style) and end sill grabs to accompany the SAL B7 project. These > > will be molded from polypropylene, a flexible, durable material that is much > > stronger than ABS parts offered by previous manufacturers. The mold may be > > expanded to include 1 or 2 ladder styles, possibly the PS-1 box styles > > (sides and ends are different) so those will be ready when the boxcar kits > > become available next year. > > > > > > > > Jim King > > > > President, Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc. > > > > Ph. (828) 777-5619 > > > > <www.smokymountainmodelworks.com> > > > > > > > > Trainmaster, Craggy Mountain Line RR > > > > <www.craggymountainline.com> > > > ------------------------------------ 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/
