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Post by iomalley on Sept 13, 2014 13:09:52 GMT -5
So, I'm looking to eventually build a jordan spreader for the layout, which will essentially be a static model sitting on a RIP track somewhere. I'm aware of the Walthers well known kit that's still readily available used, but I kinda want to build an end cab version. There are resin kits out there, but I always knew that Roundhouse had one 'in theory' with a 3 in 1 kit that was supposed to allow you to build one. Here is one on ebay right now... www.ebay.ca/itm/Roundhouse-3-1-kit-Jordan-Spreader-kit-/301306839108?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4627498044#ht_162wt_926Now, I've never seen one built, other than the picture on the box, and having seen a kit or two in person, I can't see that there's any parts in the kit to build one, other than the frame and windows. I've always asked the vendors if they used some parts in the kits, but they've always been untouched, unstarted kits. Has anyone ACTUALLY built the jordan spreader from this 3 in 1 kit??? Did roundhouse just dump some parts in a box for 'suckers' to buy? I know I'm taxing some memories here, being the kit was probably released in the 70s.
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dtinut
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Post by dtinut on Sept 13, 2014 13:22:39 GMT -5
Sean,
I haven't seen one built from this kit... - Did roundhouse just dump some parts in a box for 'suckers' to buy?
That is my guess, as the parts in the box don't look to me to resemble anything like a Jordan Spreader... Hopper u/f, boxcar u/f, a caboose body, .... just a bunch of spare parts IMHO.
I'd look for one of the resin kits you mention, unless you have some oddball to build in which you'd be better off just to scratch...
Brian
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soda
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Post by soda on Sept 13, 2014 15:38:51 GMT -5
Sean, I have one of the Roundhouse kits, its basically just a bunch of parts for a scratch build. I believe the most valuable part of this kit is the instructions as there is scale drawings included. There is an article in the August 1995 issue of Mainline Modeler describing the use of this kit to scratch build a BC Rail spreader. Anvil island has scale drawings for sale. www.anvilmountainmodels.com/McKenzie-plans.htmlI am unaware of any scale drawings available in any of the magazines, but I may be mistaken. If you buy this kit you will need to procure all the dimensional styrene, as you are only provided with a frame, trucks, and some other small things. If you get a resin kit you may be limited to some of the finer details like the bracing etc because of the nature in witch you have to cast parts. I think its a matter of how picky you wan to get with the end result. While I'm here and we are talking about snow fighting equipment and resin kits, I would like to ask where you got your resin Russell snow plow from, and who made it? I wouldn't mind picking up one or two myself. I hope this helps a little bit. Anders
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Post by jakeloyst on Sept 14, 2014 18:45:19 GMT -5
the kit is a collection of basic roundhouse parts, that require a lot of "extras" to make it look anything like a real spreader. I did do one from the box, which I can find the photos of right now. I do have photos of an Ontario Northland one built for a friend years back with the full width cab, some extra building and the addition of some part from Walthers kits. the articles good, and there is a set of several plans for different types of spreaders, that was available back in the 80s from a supplier somewhere, got the drawings, have to dig up, cant remember the name off the top of my head though. Best Idea would be to use Walthers kit for some parts and then fabricate the rest Ive managed to gather up quite a few pics when I was younger up in Sudbury, when you could still get close to the units with out a lot of hassle, and several Walthers kits with add on resin parts.... again more future projects
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Post by ricnok on Sept 14, 2014 19:31:34 GMT -5
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Post by beentherecnthat on Oct 16, 2014 16:06:02 GMT -5
You mean like this? I built this from the Roundhouse 3 in 1 in the 80's some time. It is essentially scratchbuilt except for the diecast hopper frame that comes in the kit, which I found out much later is too short for a Jordan spreader. The only other piece in the box I used was a wood body for the flanger which I used to make the 42 foot bunk car in the background. All the trucks, windows etc. in the box were very old style.
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Post by beentherecnthat on Oct 16, 2014 16:10:45 GMT -5
Now that I posted that, it clearly needs more rust!
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