An Oldie...?

I would say you scored a great deal, nice car. Congratulations!

Ray

Add the brake wheel and shaft, paint the hatches and let her roll. These old cars from kits are either not well done or time has taken it's toll on them. Looks like you got a real deal on this one.

Jim McC.  Pres. Ontario Southern Rwy.

Thanks guys.

Jim, since you brought it up: who/where is a good source for S scale detail parts, such as brake wheels and underbody parts? I'd like to add some details; metal if possible, as this thing is really light weight...

Mark in Oregon

Looks like it might be built from an old Kinsman kit.

Rusty

Rusty Traque posted:

Looks like it might be built from an old Kinsman kit.

Rusty

Thanks Rusty

Since this was lettered with decals (not factory-applied markings) I guess we'll never know for sure.

It does look nice in a train with other link-coupler items... 

Mark in Oregon

Mark , You might want to check the NASG website , yhere is a number of suppliers listed, look under scratch building.

Ray

Rusty Traque posted:

Looks like it might be built from an old Kinsman kit.

Rusty

Kinsman is a definite possibility, Rusty, but I am kind of leaning towards an early '50s Nimco reefer kit because of the roof and Strummer's description. YMMV. Nimco (Nixon Model Co.) rolling stock kits came with little under frame detail. In either case, these came with decals for lettering for either brand or R.R. names.

Nice find!

Bob

For detail parts you might try Des Plaines Hobby or check out the NASG website where you will find other suppliers listed. Surprised the kit didn't come with at least a rudimentary selection of under frame parts like an air tank and brake valve. Most of the period HO kits had at least this much. Could be the original builder left them off to get the kit built quicker. Anyway I like it.

Jim McC. Pres. Ontario Southern Rwy.

I didn't think this would garner as much interest as it has; thanks to you all for chiming in!

Here's a few more pix; I went ahead and stained the roof hatches:

...and here it is along side a Flyer reefer:

You can see it is a bit taller (not by much) than the Gilbert car: dunno if that's incorrect or not. Gee, looking at this photo it appears that the right-hand truck is a little more "inboard" from the car end; will have to check that out! 

I did look at the NASG website for possible detail parts: San Juan Models has the old Grandt Line stuff, which is awesome, but I'd really prefer finding some metal pieces.

Have a good weekend... 

Mark in Oregon

Mark,

You might try looking for metal detail parts (brake wheel, etc.) from the Ye Olde Huff and Puff line.  There is a new owner, so they should be available again.  I don't recall the specific details, though.

Jay Mellon