Trucks by American Models #844HR - Budd
Key Info
Model Manufacturer:
American Models (click for web site)
Category:
passenger car
Name:
Budd
Bearings:
roller
Prototype Manufacturer:
Budd Company
Wheelbase:
?
Model Info
Intended For:
hi-rail
Manufacturer ID:
844HR
Sprung:
yes
Equalized:
no
Truck Material:
plastic
Truck Finish:
molded in color
Wheels:
33"
Insulated:
single-wheel
Finish:
blackened
Material:
steel
Model Notes:
They are available in black or silver.
The model has the requisite brake cylinder and shock strut, but no torsion bar. It suffers from two problems that are easily rectified. Its brake cylinder points in the wrong direction. The springs are too stiff, preventing them from compressing under the weight of the car. Softer springs will do the trick.
(image copyright © American Models)
(image copyright © American Models)