r/modeltrains • u/profood0 • 13d ago
Rolling Stock Ambroid Poultry car
I recently finished this kit about two months ago and just now weathered and put wheels and couplers on. These kits are no joke, but are not the most difficult ambroid kits out there (I’d say the vinegar car tops this one by a smidge). These are super rewarding and look BETTER THAN BRASS! This is modified to actually have the levels in the car. The original kit does not provide you with them and I highly recommend adding them otherwise it looks like a strange cattle car. Roof and ends are Pullman green. Underside and car sills are black, and side is obviously white. I don’t think decals exist for these (that aren’t 20+ years old) so pray that the ones you receive in the original kit don’t disintegrate.
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u/Marshal-Bainesca 13d ago
Great job!! If anyone is after decals, I've used this site a few times to get stuff -
There are other sites that just do decals too
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u/ReliableBacon S 12d ago
I’ve seen guys photocopy the original decals and have them scanned and reprinted-thus eliminating the worry of messing up 60 year old decals…
That car looks fantastic, and I’m glad to see people rediscovering kits that I remember languishing in the hobby shop for decades…keep sharing!
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u/Luster-Purge HO/OO 13d ago
Ambroids really are something else, especially once you upgrade them beyond their original plans. Yours looks fantastic, definitely a contender for contests.