Recently I was able to obtain an Arbour Models J-1. However the model no longer had it's instructions. The loco is mostly complete and I could probably finish it off w/o the instructions but if anyone has a copy of these instructions I would gladly like to work out a deal for a photocopy of them.
Also, if anyone also has had any experience in assembling an Arbour Models kit, I see on my J-1 that solder was used to assemble some of the body parts on the boiler and cab. Was solder commonly used in assembling these locos? If so, what watt iron was used? I see glue used on other parts(see my post about removing glue in the Tips & Tricks section).
Please, share any thoughts about these kits. I've read that they were considered more of craftsman kits, then loco kits from Bowser, Mantua, or Roundhouse.
Thanks, Mark
Yes the Arbour model locomotives were concidered a craftsman type kit much more difficult than the MDC/Mantua models.
They were mainly made of white metal castings. Not for the faint of heart lol.
you also might try h.oseeker.com for information. I looked around a bit there but found no assembly instructions only a page from a. Catalog showing the J1.
the only instructions shown were for the H8 Allegheny they had produced.
Yeah, I've been over on hoseeker but I found the same things, too. Arbour Models is still in business with plans of releasing a new line of n scale products(at least that's what a google search found). I emailed the company about the directions and got a response from Page Martin saying they we're not able to provide the instructions on kits they haven't made in 30 years.
It would still be nice to discuss with someone who has had experience with building any of their kits.
Mark
Boy' wish I knew how to copy links of posts between sites!
found a really interesting discussion about Arbour steam in a Oct 27th 2009 post on the model railroader website entitled Arbour model steam engine kits.
there was even a post from the original owner of Arbour Models included.
Empirebuilder Wrote:Boy' wish I knew how to copy links of posts between sites!....
Is this the one to which you're referring?
Arbour Models steam engine kits?
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For my answer above, this is what appeared before I clicked "SUBMIT"
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Wayne
Yep that was the one ,thanks for the help wayne.
Yeah, guys I've found that disscussion also. But I'll have to review it again to see if there is any said about assembly. Again the J-1 I got is mostly assembled, but I think a set of instructions may be handy but not nescessary.
Mark
Well mark I would say your chances of finding a copy of those instructions on a 30 year old model are going to be pretty slim' but hey stranger things have happened.
At least the subject has been broached here so while you'd like a set at least their not absolutley needed.
good luck with your project!