Tuesday, April 13, 2010

My new N6B

Hi All been awhile but here is my latest adventure into the world of model trains photo etching.
I have always liked the N6B as long as I have been into model trains and the PRR.There is something about and old wood Cabin car as us Pennsy folks would say that I just really like they have stood the test of time and in PRR's case were among one of the most common as the PRR liked to reuse/rebuild rather then build knew.
But unfortunately no one makes a readily available kit or built N6B except the old Gloor Craft / Quality Craft kits.But these are not all that easy to build and are getting quite expensive when you can find them.
 So while on the few forums I visit and some times post I have been inspired by the many very talented modeler's who are on these sites to give a go at making my own kit for the N6B and here it is.After many hours in front of Autocad, help from some friends and a few times back and forth with the etcher (not through there fault) I finally had a few kits to build and add to my roster.
My etching was done by PPD limited in Scotland they are great people kind and very helpful to a novice like me i can not thank them enough along with a few others that gave me a hand in the process.
So to any that have thought about making that on of a kind car loco ect. go ahead and give it try the rewards are many and the learning is great !

Thanks all for looking and take care.