I haven't built a Leigh Valley (Frank Titman) kit in a few years. Last
night after dinner, I decided to set up for a photo I've been wanting to
do. I needed a brakeman to 'pose' for me, so I dug out my people
stash. I then came across a forklift kit that I obtained recently and
thought it might make a good 'one evening' project.
We've always marveled at what Frank put into a kit from everyday items.
Obviously, most of the kit contains wood chunks, but a dress snap, a
bent Campbell lamp shade, two spikes and two stick pins became
believable detail items. Before coming in this morning, I painted it
with the sanding primer from Floquil. I'll do some fine sanding and
final painting tonite. It's nice to be able to finish a project without
letting it drag on for months!
Year's ago we were joking about a typical kit in S; it's when the
instructions tell you to take a block of wood and carve away anything
that doesn't look like a boxcar! Those were the days!
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 12/24/11 8:26 PM, Willam Fraley wrote:
>
> Talking about Mack, ask Frank Titman, he built them and even at times
> modified them for the Mack Co.
>
> Example; They were putting together a new Mack body and Frank told the
> engineers the one part wouldn't fit or work. They ignored him and
> darned if
> they couldn't complete the project because the part Frank pointed out to
> them wouldn't fit. Too bad Frank can't tell those stories any more, he
> could
> tell you all about the &^%$*&%^# Mack Co. LOL!
>
> "S"ee Ya,
>
> Merry Christmas!
>
> Bill (Fraley)
>
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>
>
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