Commercial truck conversion kits: HO scale Mfd., by GC Laser, P.O. P.O. Box 621, Genoa City, WI 53128;
www.gclaser.com Following on the release of the 1941- 46 Chevrolet commercial and pickup trucks by Classic Model Works, GC Laser has taken a cue from its early product introductions by creating a se- ries of modification kits to create an ex- panded variety of truck beds for these newer trucks. GC Laser now offers truck bed kits for Classic Model Works’ 1941-46 single and double axle semi- tractors, lightweight utility trucks and pickup trucks. The line includes flatbed and stake bed kits for the semi-tractors and lightweight utility trucks and a camper conversion for the pickup truck. We received samples of the flatbed
and stake bed conversions for the tan- dem or dual axle semi-trucks. Each kit consists of two sheets of laser-cut mi- cro-plywood parts, a set of instructions and a laser-cut deck. Construction of the kits begins with construction of the bed frame. It should be noted that there is a front end and a back end of the main frame rails, as well as a dif- ference between the rear center beam and the remaining two center beams. A series of cross members are added to the frame. These cross members each have their part designation (“A” through “I”) etched on them, making it easy to keep them in order during as- sembly. The flatbed has a two piece bulkhead attached at the front. The frame assembly is painted an appropriate color for the business it
will represent. The decks are left un- painted and cemented in place on the frames. The assembly of the flatbed is complete, but the stake bed needs to have its side and end panels built and installed. The panels are assembled in place on the micro-ply sheet by gluing the upright stakes using the etched guidelines for placement. After the ce- ment has set, the panels are cut from the micro-ply sheet and installed in the recesses provided in the deck. Installation of the new truck bed as- semblies requires some minor adjust- ments to the Classic Model Works trucks. The fifth wheel assembly must be pried from the truck’s frame, and four small ribs on the inside of the truck frames must be shaved flush with the surface of the frames. Once these ad- justments are made, the new beds slip into place on the truck frames. These new truck conversions are a nice little one night project which will allow the modeler to create some addi- tional variety in the transportation op- tions on the layout. No. 19045 is a Flat Bed for Classic Model Works (CMW) Tandem Semi-Tractor, priced at $6.99; No. 19046 is a Stake Bed for CMW Tan- dem Semi-Tractor for $8.99; No. 19047, Flat Bed for CMW Single Axle Semi- Tractor, $6.99; No. 19048, Stake Bed for CMW Single Axle Semi-Tractor for $5.99; No. 19049, Flat Bed for CMW Light Weight Utility Truck is $5.99; No. 19050, Stake Bed for CMW Light Weight Utility Truck is $6.99 and No. 19051, Camper for CMW Pickup Truck is priced at $5.99.–KEN BREHER
Erie Lackawanna Historical Society Two New ELHS Exclusives
New ELHS Exclusive ERIE PIERMONT STATION
MAITLAND TOWER HO
The Maitland Tower kit builds into a model of the tower's initial configuration and can be modified to represent a number of other Erie west end towers. Maitland also broke up the block between Glen Echo and Cold Springs on the Dayton Branch and was used by the DT&I to issue trains orders. This served to extend the tower life more than anything else and remained in service well into the Conrail years. Crossing Shanty not included
ELHS Exclusive HO Scale Laser cut wood kit with peel and stick siding, details, and shingle.
Maitland Tower
Foot print: Base - 4-1/8" L x 2-1/2" W Roof - 5-3/4" L x 4-1/4" W Manufactured by Branchline
Member price $9900
Member price $5200
plus MAITLAND TOWER $8.95 s&h (US Funds Only)
Member price $1400
$8.95 s&h (US Funds Only) plus
$11900 Non-member price
Non-member price $6500
ERIE CROSSING SHANTY plus $8.95 s&h (US Funds Only)
Member price HO $5000
plus $8.95 s&h
This kit builds into a model representing crossing shanties located throughout the Erie west end.
HO
Non-member price $1750
★ ★ STILL AVAILABLE ★ ★ DL&W Vestal, N.Y. Station
(US Funds Only)
The Maitland Tower kit builds into a model of the tower's initial configuration and can be modified to represent a number of other Erie west end towers. Maitland also broke up the block between Glen Echo and Cold Springs on the Dayton Branch and was used by the DT&I to issue trains orders. This served to extend the tower life more than anything else and remained in service well into the Conrail years. Crossing Shanty not included
HO $5000 N
Member price $3800 (US Funds Only)
$8.95 s&h Books from
Erie Lackawanna Historical Society Erie Steam Locomotive Diagram Book Book No. 2 (1944)
Erie Passenger Equipment Diagram Book Book No. 76, May 1952
Member price $5200
$8.95 s&h (US Funds Only)
Erie Lackawanna Passenger Equipment Diagram Book, Book No. 15, Issued Aug. 30, 1966.
Member price $1400
plus $8.95 s&h (US Funds Only)
Member price HO $5000
plus $8.95 s&h plus $8.95 s&h
Erie Lackawanna Freight Equipment Diagram Book, Book No. 78, Updated May 9, 1975
★ ★ STILL AVAILABLE ★ ★ DL&W Vestal, N.Y. Station
(US Funds Only) (US Funds Only) plus
Non-member price $6500
$32.00 $24.00
This kit builds into a model representing crossing shanties located throughout the Erie west end.
DL&W Locomotive Classificaton Diagram Book Revised July 1st 1939
DL&W Classification of Freight Equipment Corrected to May 1, 1952
ERIE CROSSING SHANTY $30.00 $21.00
Non-member price $1750
$32.00
Non-member price HO $6500
www.erielackhs.org Dealer Inquiries Welcome
Order from: ELHS, Department RMC Jay Held, 10-10 ELLIS AVE, FAIR LAWN, N.J. 07410 No phone calls will be accepted For information send SASE
N.J., PA & Ohio res. add sales tax. Outside US extra s&h.
www.caboosehobbies.com RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN
ELHS membership at $35 per membership cycle. Cycle includes four issues of our magazine “The Diamond” and four newsletters with modeling
information. Separate check please. Send to: ELHS c/o Randy Dettmer, 290 W. Prospect St., Hudson, OH 44236
89 $32.00 (Book prices are non-member. Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery)
Erie Waldwick Interlocking Tower HO & N plus
Maitland Tower N
Erie Crossing Shanty Non-member price
HO $6500 $4800
Erie Crossing Shanty
Non-member price HO $6500
★ ★ STILL AVAILABLE ★ ★
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