Hi there all, I was wondering if anyone had build a Steam Engine from a model kit. I have one still in the box with the motorizing kit for it that was handed down to me. Just wondering how hard and if you enjoyed it.
Mike
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Hi, is this one of the AHM plastic kits from the 1960's (There were at least two, 1) Casey Jones 4-6-0 and 2) an 0-8-0 IHB switcher)? Or are you talking something a bit older and all metal? You will likely get two different responses. The AHM kits would be pretty much like any modern plastic model kit I would think. Just remove the parts from the sprue , clean the flash off, maybe a light fitup and follow the instructions.
On the other hand, older kits from the 30's - 60's that would have been all metal, either brass, bronze, tin, cast zamac or otherwise, require a bit more time and skill level.
Hi Dennis, I actually have 2, one is AHM Casey Jones Cannon Ball Express. The other one is Reno 4-4-0 Loco and Tender Kit from Rivarossi form Italy. At one point I had 3 but the grandson got ahold of it and now its gone! LOL
It it's one of the AHM kits with the instructions and everything, you can make a pretty nice looking engine (I'll not go into the motor operations performance aspects as I know other will...).
OTOH, at the other end of the spectrum, if it's a LWS kit, you might be looking at years of therapy and serious medication...and never finish it.
