10-01-2014, 07:27 PM
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
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