Matt... I forgot to mention that Pacific Rail Shops once made cast plastic Superior doors as options for their 40 foot box cars. Someone on this list might have a pair they aren't going to use. Nice doors. I used them to modify a Espee box myself.
Bob Hogan --- In [email protected], North Stratford <nsrc119@...> wrote: > > Bob, > Thanks for the info and parts source. > > I have an ample supply of Evergreen Scale Model styrene so I'll try > scratchbuilding 6' Superior doors for an American Models 40' boxcar, see > attached photo. A NWSL Chopper is helpful. The detail parts will be from > Grandt Line or scratchbuilt. > > Smoky Mountain Model Works offers a nice 6' Superior door. Maybe a 7' and 8' > door will be available in the future. > > Thanks again for the reply. > > Matt Hogan > > --- In [email protected], "adguytrains" <robert_hogan@> wrote: > > > > Matt... > > > > Bob McCarthy's doors consist of multi-layered laser cut wood stock. The > > raised portion of the Superior door is a peal & stick piece that you apply > > to a wood door base. The concept allows the builder to add the other > > details (latch, hangers, etc.) as needed/wanted and keeps the cost lower. > > Grandt Line makes styrene door detail parts and I use their On3 parts for S > > standard gauge. After assembly I seal the wood with sanding sealer, add > > the styrene and metal details and then paint the car. > > > > Bob Hogan > ------------------------------------ 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/
