Latest Newsletter from Microscale

Vol. 2 Issue 7

July 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

THIS MONTH'S NEW RELEASES

REPAINTED RAILBOX BOXCAR

IN THE WORKS

SPECIALS - WEB ONLY

QUICK LINKS

Greetings!

This month we are releasing an several new sets for the Milwaukee Road. Just in time for the National Train Show this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

Reprinted stock will be noted in the New Release Section of the Microscale website.

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Last chance to grab some great Burlington Northern decals at close-out prices from our
Bargain Bin.

Please note that there are NO RETURNS on any Bargain Bin items.

Happy modeling!

Microscale

TRIM FILM COMBO PACK - $21.95

Regular price is $25.10

Includes; Microscale Ruler, 8 Trim Film Colors in Engine Black, Reefer White, Boxcar Red, Tuscan Red, Reefer Yellow, Brown, Green and Gray - Micro Set and Micro Sol Solutions.

Updates
87-789 Milwaukee Road Diesels
Several updates in this set includes more common "bolder" MILWAUKEE herald. Original logo is still included for other paint variations. Large number and Hiawatha logo are now included replacing 87-441. This set also has some locomotive data for the walkway sill above the trucks and fuel tank previously not included.

Milwauke Diesel...chillin'

Western Pacific FMC 4700cuft Hopper
BY Chris Palomarez

Western Pacific rostered many different types of hoppers each with a specific duty and commodity they handled. The last order of covered hoppers was from FMC Corporation in May 1980. The cubic foot capacity of these cars were 4700 and many of these cars are roaming around the Union Pacific railroad today!

A detail photo gallery of these cars is available on the web:
http://www.pbase.com/maverick_modeler/wp_12074&page=all

Athearn has run these cars in their RTR line. I feel the herald font is a bit different and doesn't quite capture the prototype, particularly the "S" "R" and "C". There are also a few data issues that I felt could be closer to the real thing. I recommend using the lettering removal technique described in the March 2009 Microscale Newsletter. This will also give an opportunity to renumber the car if desired.

Microscale decal set #87-1305 (HO) and #60-1305 (N) offer the lettering and data to complete this car. Follow the basic instructions for applying decals for a quick evening project.

Western Pacific Hopper as modeled by Chris Butts

Western Pacific Hopper as modeled by Chris Butts

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Each month we will be letting you know what we're working on for the near future. Please remember to check out this newsletter each month for details of upcoming releases.

Coming Soon...
UP Steam Locomotive Indicator Numbers
BNFE/WFCX Insulated and Mechanical Reefers
CSX New Image Containers
SP 40' and 50' Boxcar Packing Heralds and Data

Microscale has been serving the model train hobby market for over 50 years. We pride ourselves in delivering the finest quality products and service. We also provide a variety of custom printing services for manufacturers and other organizations alike. If you have a custom decal project and want us to provide you with an estimate please contact us at vickie@microscale.com or ryan@microscale.com.