Kansas City Kits Wood Kit Undecorated Steel Frame, Riveted, 2-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 2-dome
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Kansas City Kits
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1940s
Product Type:
wood kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Supplemental:
Magazine Article:
S Gauge Herald, Nov 1960, pg 19
Notes:
The kit consisted of pre-shaped wood pieces. The tank was basically a dowel.
(image copyright © Dick Karnes; used by permission)
This model was built by Kent Singer. Kent built the chassis pretty much per kit instructions, but added a lot of detail, such as rivet strips, steps, ends, safety placards, and brake gear. He also embossed thin styrene wrappers for the tank and domes, added tank bands, grab irons, handrails, ladders, dome top castings, and more. The brass National Type B trucks were by River Raisin Models. Decals were from Champ/Enhorning.