Hi all,
It would seem to me that one answer to the lack of 1/32nd stuff to pull
would be if a manufacturer made two or three different length chassis with
4 wheel trucks and couplers already mounted (or even just as a kit, with a
spine that can be cut to the desired length). Then one could build these
up as a flat car, gondola, box car, tank, caboose or even coaches.
The amount and difficulty of scratch building would be greatly reduced and
I imagine the rest could be built from wood, plastic or brass according to
one's skill or fancy. Making the stuff "on top" should be within the skill
of most of us, whereas building from the rail up might be a bit too
daunting.
The detailing of each individual item could be done over time, or left
quite plain, depending on the individual's needs.
Anyone like to suggest a standard for the trucks, which couplers, etc.
Personally I am trying to minimize the amount of castings I have to use for
one offs, so I am initially going for types that were fabricated rather
then cast.
Best wishes,
Susan.
