Wednesday, August 21, 2013

LAST OUTHOUSE AVAILABLE

This is the last kit available for this distinctive Swedish machine. The molds are shot and I do not know if I will remake them or not. The original was built in 1953 and it was battery powered. It has been re-engined several times and is now a gas, electric mechanical and is a working museum piece.

The motor necessary to power this kit (not included) is from the Bachmann On30 Street Car. The kit is composed of all resin castings and is a faithful copy of the original right down to the number of boards on the siding! This, now last of a kind kit, is available from Tom Yorke. The price is $125 plus postage: $10 in the US and actual for foreign. Please contact me at; tomyorke@bellsouth.net to see if it is still available.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Two Books + One

A reminder and a new announcement! First of all, the two volume set of Frijole Flats Sketchbooks are still available from Keith Glaab at FFYorke@gmail.com. 

Volume 1 contains the initial story of Frijole Flats. Then the reader is taken on a tour of the town. There are photos and scale drawings of 13 structures and wagons along with the article "How to make styrene look like wood" as well as Basic painting instructions. This 55 page spiral bound book also includes a set of signs that can be used as is or photo copied in your scale for use. 

Volume 2 is the 42 page continuation of the town and factory complex. It features 13 more scale drawings of structures for the factory complex and a few for the town. Color images and track plans are also included. With this volume you will complete the Frijole Flats series and be able to build your own FF in the scale of your choice. 

The new volume soon to be published: Grande Barbosa Island volume 1! "Cruise the tropical island without leaving the comfort of your own home!" Travel to the island, visit the docks and town being developed. Learn the history of the island and study the scale drawings and photos enclosed. This Gn15 line is being built in the basement of my home. It will include two islands: Grande Barbosa and the tiny resort island for young ladies, The Last Resort. Scale drawings for the Launch, two structures and locomotives are included in Volume 1 along with the complete history and map of the island. 

These two volumes and the third to soon be published are available from Keith Glaab at FFYorke@gmail.com. Email Keith today for full details!