available include Orbisonia Green, Pacific Redwood, Black
Mahogany, Depot Olive Green, Antique White, Country Hickory,
Rail Brown, Hardwood Maple, Rustic Oak, Durty Black, Knotty
Walnut, Rustic Barn Red, Natural Basswood, Nautical Teak, and
Natural Pine. Each of the colors can be viewed in various stages
of intensity at the above website.
Microscale Industries
) has new
decals for Western Pacific 50’
and 60’ boxcars from the early
1980s. Also newly released
are decals for Burlington
Northern boxcars, open hop-
pers, and gondolas from the
1970-1989 period. The set
includes appropriate freight
car data. Cotton Belt (SSW) let-
tering sets that include heralds
have been released for 40’ and
50’ freight cars. The WP, BN,
and Cotton Belt sets are priced
at $7.00 for HO and $5.75 for N scale. Basic data sheets for
Pullman Standard covered hoppers are available now at $5.75
and $4.50 for HO and N scale respectively. Sets are available in
either black or white lettering. Decals currently under develop-
ment at Microscale include miscellaneous data for modern tank
cars, RailGon and HERZOG gondolas, and new image Ontario
Northland hood diesels including GPs and the SD75i.
roof, hayloft door with pulley and rope, a vintage weather
vane on a slatted cupola, concrete silo, and a lean-to shed.
Additional details include aging barn doors and multi-
paned windows. The structure has an MSRP of $69.99 each.
NEW PRODUCTS FOR Z SCALE
Micro-Trains Line
is selling an 8-pack of Z
scale two-bay open top hopper cars decorated for Norfolk &
Western. The 8-pack is priced at $129.95. See N scale report
for illustration.
NEW DECALS, SIGNS AND FINISHING
PRODUCTS
Dr Bens
has driftwood weathering stains that
are reported to be comparable to Floquil products. The stains
are available in 8 ounce jars at $11.99 each. Colors currently
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