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We have specialized in providing Photo Etched details for
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May 2009
Plano Model Products is happy to announce it has several new products available, in stock and ready for shipment.
For the freight car detailer:
Yet another style of coupler cut levers. We are labeling these as Stanray style since once the handle is bent to shape, they can be used to represent any number of cut levers manufactured by Stanray. Packages contain enough parts to do 3, 6 or 12 cars. A new style of hanger is included with these cut bars.
#12007 - Stanray Style Coupler Cut Levers w/ hangers - 3 sets - Phos. Bronze - $3.50
#12008 - Stanray Style Coupler Cut Levers w/ hangers - 6 sets - Phos. Bronze - $5.75
#12009 - Stanray Style Coupler Cut Levers w/ hangers - 12 sets - Phos. Bronze - $9.00
For the East coast diesel detailer:
Coupler knuckle baskets have be found a several diesels over the years. And they are not all the same. We came up with a few variations of baskets. These baskets all feature wire mesh sides and optional lids. Each package contains two of the same size basket.
#11895 - Coupler Knuckle Baskets - open (2) - 24" X 14" X 14" - diamond mesh - $3.25
#11896 - Coupler Knuckle Baskets - open (2) - 24" X 18" X 14" - diamond mesh - $3.25
#11897 - Coupler Knuckle Baskets - open (2) - 24" X 24" X 14" - diamond mesh - $3.50
#11898 - Coupler Knuckle Baskets - open (2) - 24" X 24" X 10" - diamond mesh - $3.50
Those Southern highhood GP30 nose bell brackets can be added to your models using these brass brackets. Each kit includes 2 brackets, a drill template, NBWs and brass wire for conduit.
#14805 - GP30 Highhood Bell Brackets (2) w/template - brass - $3.00
More scratch builders material:
The diamond pattern in these sheets is the same we use on our early Gypsum pattern running boards. These sheets measure 9.5" X 1.75"
#212 - Scratch Builders Material - Open Diamond pat. - Horizontally Expanded - brass - $12.50
#213 - Scratch Builders Material - Open Diamond pat. - Vertically Expanded - brass - $12.50
Thank you for your continued business and support!
Feb.19 2009
For those of you who have been patiently waiting to get your hands on some PS2 2600 covered hopper undecorated kits, your wait is over. I have finally got everthing ready to go. For all the poop on this special run of Athearn cars can be found here.
February 2009
Plano Model Products is happy to announce it's first group of new products release for 2009. And for a change, we are starting the announcement off with a few new parts for the N scale modelers.
Now available in N scale are stainless steel intake grills designed to fit on the Proto2000 E8/9 A and B unit models. These grills are actually overlay grills that fit right over the models grills so there is no cutting or modifying of the model needed to add them. Just glue them on and your ready to go.. Both styles of grills , EMD horizontal and FARR vertical, are available for the A and B units. Each set contains two grills to do one unit.
#288 - E8/9 A unit Intake Grill Set - EMD Horizontal Style - Stainless Steel - N scale Proto2000 model $3.75
#289 - E8/9 A unit Intake Grill Set - FARR Vertical Style - Stainless Steel - N scale Proto2000 model $3.75
#290 - E8/9 B unit Intake Grill Set - EMD Horizontal Style - Stainless Steel - N scale Proto2000 model $4.00
#291 - E8/9 B unit Intake Grill Set - FARR Vertical Style - Stainless Steel - N scale Proto2000 model $4.00
You will find these are our N scale intake grills page.
For the HO scale diesel detailer, we have a few new little details.
Some of the early EMD GP and SD units with rounded cab roofs had Antenna Ground Planes mounted over the number board housings. The Santa Fe and Southern Pacific are two roads that come to mind when one thinks of who used them. We have two variations of these available made from stainless steel. One is a solid, rounded front and straight back edge. The other one has a rounded front and square cutout where a antenna and it's base would be mounted. Each package contains four of the same ground plane in it. A drilling template is also include to aid the mounting process.
#11841 - Antenna Ground Plane Plate (4) - with Square Antenna Cutout - GP/SD 7,9,18,20,24 - stainless steel - $3.25
#11842 - Antenna Ground Plane Plate (4) - Solid plate - GP/SD 7,9,18,20,24 - stainless steel - $3.25
And for those who like to add lift rings to their models, we have some very small lift lugs do add to your Paper AirFilter Boxes found on GP and SD 38s / 38-2s. These stainless steel lift lugs have a hole in the center of them and a taper on the outer edge, just like the prototypes. What, you haven't seen these before? Just look at the upper corners of the paper air filter box next time you look at one the these engines...
#14659 - Paper AirFilter Box Lift Lugs - GP/SD38 / 38-2 models - 24 per package - Stainless steel - $2.25
You will find these are our HO diesel details page.
On the HO Intermodal side of details, we have redesigned our Maxi Stack Walkway Frames kit. This new kit replaces our discontinued #168 frames kit with a simplified frame kit. The only part of it that was redesigned was the stanchions which are now a single vertical fold to create the angle iron shape of the stanchions. The walkway frame itself has not changed other than the entire kit is now made of Phosphorus Bronze. These parts are intended to be used with our #148 walkway platforms kit (not included) on the A-Line and now InterMountain Maxi Stack models
#11680 Maxi Stack Walkway Frames kit - InterMountain/A-line model - phoz. Bronze - $4.50
You will find these are our HO intermodal page.
That is all for this round of new releases. All kits are in stock and available today.
Oct. 1st. 2008
Plano Model Products is happy to announce the availability of a replacement stainless steel roofwalk kit for the Atlas Trainman 4750 covered hopper model. This kit contains a Morton pattern roofwalk, matching coupler crossover platforms, and grab-irons for the corners of the roofwalk. The plastic supports on the roof of the model are utilized to make this a quick - drop-on roofwalk conversion.
Ask your local hobby dealer to order these new kits for you. For those of you who do not have a LHS, you can order them directly from us. Go to the Thrall section on our covered hopperdetails parts page.
Oct. 14 2007
Yet another in-work part. Over on my in-work page I have posted a photo of the next coupler cut bar I am working on.
Sept. 2007
Another price increase. Scratch builders materials #201 and #202 are now $12.50 each.
Sept. 3, 2007
Posted an update on some products on the in-work page.
August 2007
I have a couple updates that need to be made such as new products and unfortunately price increases.
The new products are:
For those of you that still have some of our Proto2000 4427 covered hopper walkway kits to add to your models but are putting it off because you don’t like those paper drill templates, you are going to need a new excuse. We now have a stainless steel drill template that will greatly aid the drilling process. These templates fit right on the car, ‘lock’ in place and have holes that prevent drill bit from walking. If you have more than one or two of these cars to detail, this template is a must.
A couple new details for the vehicle modelers. One of them is Slamlocks like those used on utility trucks and fire equipment/trucks. Each package contains 24 locking and 24 non-locking rectangular slamlocks.
And for low-boy trailers we have outriggers to add to the sides of your models
Price increases:
The following products have price increases:
And after around 18 years of trying to be a nice guy, I feel it is time to raise the amount I charge for shipping and handling.
Shipping and handling is now $3.50 per shipment.
March 19, 2007
Posted a few photos of Athearns Maxi I
March 07
Greetings,
Nothing new yet this year but I do have a few price increases. They are:
#083 PS 4750 Cu.Ft. Covered Hopper Walkway - Morton round pattern - InterMountain car $ 9.50
#085 (10850) PS 54ft 3 Bay Covered Hopper Walkway - Apex slotted pattern - Athearn car $ 9.00
#131 (11310) Brake Platforms (2) - Early Boxcar - Apex slotted pattern $ 1.50
#358 (13580) Mack CH613 Mirror Set #1 - Bull Dog Back - Herpa / Promotex truck $ 2.50
There are a couple projects in the works I hope to announce very soon. Stay tuned....
I have been trying to spend a little time modeling lately. Yes, I am finally getting around to building my 'fleet' of Proto2000 4427 covered hoppers. I won't go into any details of the work here, but I have started a page that highlites a few things. As time allows, I will be adding to and revising this page.
September 06
I have a few updates that need to be made such as new products, discontinued products and unfortunately price increases.
The new products are: For the Atlas Trainman ACF 3560 covered hopper, I finally have an Apex pattern walkway available. The kit includes a one piece walkway, brass walkway supports (two widths), coupler platforms, drill template and instructions.
#11036 ACF 3560 Covered hopper walkway-Apex pattern-Atlas Trainman Car $8.50
For those modelers using the Cannon & Co. thin wall fans, I have added revised fan hatches to the line. The holes in the stainless hatches, that have been on market, have holes that are slightly larger than the CC fans. The new fan hatches are made of brass and have holes that fit the fans better, allowing for a more accurate positioning. At this time the hatches available are:
#11852 SD40-2 GP/SD40 Fan Hatch for Cannon thin wall fans - brass $3.50
#11862 GP30/35 Fan Hatch for Cannon thin wall fans - brass $3.50
#11872 GP/SD38 GP/SD39 Fan Hatch for Cannon thin wall fans - brass $3.50
#11882 GP38-2 Fan Hatch for Cannon thin wall fans - brass $3.00
Discontinued products:
I have discontinued the walkway kits for the Detail Associates/Remax ACF 2970 2 bay covered hoppers. The #076 Morton pattern and #077 Apex pattern are sold out. Consider these retired. The #078 Gypsum patterns have a few left at this time.
Price increases:
Just like everything else these days, prices have been going up on my materials. I tried to hold prices but as I evaluate costs, some products will have price increases as inventory is replenished. The first products to have increases are:
#148 Gunderson Maxi Stack container car walkway kit w/ lift rings $2.00
#243 N scale 40ft Airslide roofwalk for Atlas car $3.00
Other increases will be announced as inventory is restocked. Some products have ample supply and probably won’t be going up any time soon. Some of the more popular products (covered hopper walkways, builders materials , blinds) will more than likely go up soon.
Thank you again for your continued business!
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