Welcome to the “This Old Kit“ series of Watch Me Build. Martin Breckbiel, MMR discuses old kits and evaluates its potential.
“There are probably 100’s of brands of “Old” kits that go back in time, some of which are well known, e.g. Athearn, All-Nation, Lobaugh, etc. but there are many lesser know ones out there on shelves in basements, closets, attics, barns and chicken coops.
Some of these are better than others and some are “adequate” and sometimes hard decisions have to be made. Some can and some can’t be built to today’s standards or upgraded reasonably or realistically. Some are a lot worse than others and some just need to be, well you know.”
The first video of this series is Martin discussing the above statement. Watch him evaluate a kit or two and decide which kit to build and why. (click on the links and the pictures to get to the videos)
This Old Kit #3
All Nation IT Traction 41′ 5″ Box Trailer by Zimmer
Part 1 – What is in the box and lets build a box – May 25, 2022
Part 2 – Ends and Sides – June 1, 2022
Part 3 – Brakes, couplers and painting – June 8, 2022
This Old “NEW” Kit
All Nation Caboose
All Nation New kit – August 25, 2021
This Old Kit #2
Stewart-Lundahl Box Car
Stewart Lundahl Box Car – Part 1/2 – August 4, 2021
Stewart Lundahl Box Car – Part 2/2 – August 11, 2021
This Old Kit #1
Train Craft #503 side door caboose
Train Craft #503 side door caboose – Part 1/3 – July 7, 2021
Train Craft #503 side door caboose – Part 2/3 – July 14, 2021
Train Craft #503 side door caboose Part 3/3 – July 21, 2021
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