I built this same model back in 1982 also. At the time I was working as the Freight Agent for The Chesapeake Western Railway in Harrisonburg, Va. and was laid up at home with a sprained ankle. I enjoyed building it and it gave me great pleasure as when it was finished it was a very detailed model. It is still hanging on my wall in the wooden case my brother made for it 35 years ago. When I retired, I hung my switch key overtop the engine in the case. I sure it will outlast me! LOL! Take care.
You offer us a good overview, plus at the very end a nice surprise. I had this in my hands, at a model show and swap meet, with vendors. It was rather out of my wheelhouse, and I felt a bit of concern that I might miss something my areas of interest 1) 1:48th-scale WW2 USAAF combat aircraft, 2) WW2 U.S. Navy ships (ideally, 1:500th-scale), 3) Star Trek starships, 4) 1:25th-scale trucks and tractor trailer rigs; 5) more recently, 1:35th-scale kits of WW2 and contemporary U.S. Army/USMC ground combat vehicles. At 6:20, I give Jingle Dog a jolly hello and an e-pat on the head!
That comparoshot with the pinto and the boxtruck put a lot of perspective into these things. Two things, in particular. 1: These things were ENORMOUS. 2: The 4-4-0 was considered postively tiny by steam locomotive standards. It was one of the smallest mainline locomotives ever used in the US. *And yet it absolutely dwarfs that station wagon.* Puts into perspective how fucknormous trains in general are. I also don't find any issue with displaying your dad's model alongside modern automobiles. Since it has the Janney coupler on it, one can simply say it's a survivor that's either on display or is running in excursion service.
Ok, I just got this kit today influenced greatly by your review. Otherwise I wouldn't have even known about such a product. Ooh, the stash is growing ever larger....I'm already toying with the idea of lighting the loco, why not mount a fiery orange led in the furnace...hmm.... Thanks for the informative review, you're a clear spoken fellow unlike some others out there in youtubeworld. Greetings from Finland!
I was wondering if there was any way to get a copy of the instructions...if you still have them? I found a kit at a friend's house and it's missing the instructions. Any help would be deeply appreciated. pictures with a cell phone would work just fine. Thank you.
J. Carlos Gonzalez If you contact me via my channel email address (found on the 'about' screen on my channel home page) we can sort out the best way to get a copy of the instructions to you. I will happily photo copy them and snail mail them to you or we can sort out some other electronic means. Don't worry about cost this will be 'gratis' to help out a fellow modeler.
This would be great to build and present to my local historical society. I live in Kenton, Ohio. The the home of Jacob Parrot. The y I youngest of Andrew's Raiders and the 1st person to receive the Medal Of Honor .
I used loads of twigs cut to the correct lengths then split in half for realism . Its quite time consuming. But it does look more realistic than the plastic logs. I've built mine as a plain Johnny Reb wood burner with 2 confederate flags up front. Its a pity there isn't any 1/25 scale confederate figures available to add more realism . Ah well maybe I might just do me a painting one day and paint the engine surrounded with some confederate suited Rebs.
I just bought this kit on ebay but it came without instructions. Can anyone help me out with a photocopy? Willing to pay of course of the time and trouble. Thanks.
I built this same model back in 1982 also. At the time I was working as the Freight Agent for The Chesapeake Western Railway in Harrisonburg, Va. and was laid up at home with a sprained ankle. I enjoyed building it and it gave me great pleasure as when it was finished it was a very detailed model. It is still hanging on my wall in the wooden case my brother made for it 35 years ago. When I retired, I hung my switch key overtop the engine in the case. I sure it will outlast me! LOL! Take care.
Very good review. It's great to see your dad's original issue built up version. I like it with the dust on it. Gives it a nice patina.
Great review. I enjoyed seeing your Dad's model.☺
You offer us a good overview, plus at the very end a nice surprise.
I had this in my hands, at a model show and swap meet, with vendors. It was rather out of my wheelhouse, and I felt a bit of concern that I might miss something my areas of interest 1) 1:48th-scale WW2 USAAF combat aircraft, 2) WW2 U.S. Navy ships (ideally, 1:500th-scale), 3) Star Trek starships, 4) 1:25th-scale trucks and tractor trailer rigs; 5) more recently, 1:35th-scale kits of WW2 and contemporary U.S. Army/USMC ground combat vehicles.
At 6:20, I give Jingle Dog a jolly hello and an e-pat on the head!
That comparoshot with the pinto and the boxtruck put a lot of perspective into these things. Two things, in particular.
1: These things were ENORMOUS.
2: The 4-4-0 was considered postively tiny by steam locomotive standards. It was one of the smallest mainline locomotives ever used in the US. *And yet it absolutely dwarfs that station wagon.* Puts into perspective how fucknormous trains in general are.
I also don't find any issue with displaying your dad's model alongside modern automobiles. Since it has the Janney coupler on it, one can simply say it's a survivor that's either on display or is running in excursion service.
Ok, I just got this kit today influenced greatly by your review. Otherwise I wouldn't have even known about such a product.
Ooh, the stash is growing ever larger....I'm already toying with the idea of lighting the loco, why not mount a fiery orange led in the furnace...hmm....
Thanks for the informative review, you're a clear spoken fellow unlike some others out there in youtubeworld.
Greetings from Finland!
78LonelyRider That would be a good idea to light the firebox.
I have one in a case on my coffee table. I built the model, and my Dad cut up all the small logs that are in the tender.
I wish I could own one
Nice 👍
I was wondering if there was any way to get a copy of the instructions...if you still have them? I found a kit at a friend's house and it's missing the instructions. Any help would be deeply appreciated. pictures with a cell phone would work just fine.
Thank you.
J. Carlos Gonzalez If you contact me via my channel email address (found on the 'about' screen on my channel home page) we can sort out the best way to get a copy of the instructions to you. I will happily photo copy them and snail mail them to you or we can sort out some other electronic means. Don't worry about cost this will be 'gratis' to help out a fellow modeler.
Hey handle with care will ya ? It’s classic.
Wondering if you have seen The Christie? Steam fire engine by mpc.
ed connel Not in person. Just on You Tube. Looks like it would be impressive.
This would be great to build and present to my local historical society. I live in Kenton, Ohio. The the home of Jacob Parrot. The y I youngest of Andrew's Raiders and the 1st person to receive the Medal Of Honor .
Just go all out and spend 500 and get a garden scale electric train
I used loads of twigs cut to the correct lengths then split in half for realism . Its quite time consuming. But it does look more realistic than the plastic logs. I've built mine as a plain Johnny Reb wood burner with 2 confederate flags up front. Its a pity there isn't any 1/25 scale confederate figures available to add more realism . Ah well maybe I might just do me a painting one day and paint the engine surrounded with some confederate suited Rebs.
Leslie Beaumont A good idea on the wood. I haven't decided on what the final look will be for mine.
I just bought this kit on ebay but it came without instructions. Can anyone help me out with a photocopy? Willing to pay of course of the time and trouble. Thanks.