The Railwire January 2018 Modeling Challenge:
Kitbashing Parts
Even though I've documented this project thoroughly, I highly doubt anyone else would be inclined—or, more particularly, financially prepared—to do a bash
like this for themselves, because the statistics for this project are somewhat staggering. Consider what went into it:
Qty |
Kit Name |
Purpose |
12 |
Walthers Vulcan Manufacturing |
the bulk of the structure |
4 |
Walthers State Line Farm Supply |
rear addition, filled-in windows, wooden walls |
3 |
Walthers Allied Rail Rebuilders |
chimneys and brick trim strips |
~6 |
DPM various kits |
roof parts |
1 |
DPM Modulars |
office |
3 |
DPM Bruce's Bakery |
office cornices |
2 |
Pola Stone Enginehouse |
foundation |
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Plus, it required 32 Grandt Line windows and 5 doors, various bits of Evergreen styrene shapes and sheet stock, and some etched brass railings.
How was I able to afford such a project? Over the last 20-odd years, I've been accumulating vast numbers of kits in preparation of building my
final layout. Presently, however, I'm in no way able to rebuild the stockpile; when it's gone, it's gone. Nevertheless,
it's been a very enjoyable project. And if my modeling efforts inspire others to take up similar projects, then my participation in the Challenge was worth it.
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