The
deluxe innovations Gunderson Deep Rib 100T Woodchip Car accurately
represents
the prototype with ribs that are deeper at the bottom than they are
at the top. MUCH deeper! In fact, we were stymied for months on how
to actually print this car. Eventually, we came up with a now patented
methodology for getting ink onto these cars to accurately represent
the prototype. The cars come with a sprue of crossbraces for the top
that allow you to add them if you are running empty. The cast resin
loads that we offer make it so these braces are not required. As with
all
deluxe products, the braces are molded in a color that is most useful
for the model as built. The underside of the car continues the ribbing
apparent on the sides, and the brake gear reversing lever actually
protrudes from the side of the car, as it does on the prototype. If
one were to wish to model the end doors as opening, they come as a
separate piece to facilitate this. Cutting down the ends, and making
an opening door requires one extra set of door molding, which are
available from the deluxe f actory.
There are two end variations available, one for the early Northern
Pacific prototype, and one for the standard prototype. The NP version
carries the High Mounted brakewheel on a fixed end, and the standard
version carries end doors on both ends. The NP sides are clear of
all brake hardware, and the standard version has a side mounted ratcheting
handle. In addition, we have produced the UP side mounted brakewheel
version, which was built at the request of the
UP car foreman. NP also had this version of the car, and several are
still around, some even repainted for BN! |
|