ME HO Open-deck girder-bridge kit hassles

MarkInLA Nov 14, 2012

  1. MarkInLA

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    Anyone built this bridge kit have similar experience ? Instuctions are a tad hazy ,4 rivet plates which run the bottom of girders too short (do not cover entire length), Upper styrene riveted outer planks (forget correct name) which run 2 scale inches in from tie ends don't glue easily to the delrin ties, and same with the code 70 guard rail (not included). Finally, the 4 metal bridge pedestals don't glue well to the styrene corners which in turn don't glue well to whatever pier or bent you employ ..
    I realise I need Poly Zap (or such) that I just now found out about, which is supposed to glue delrin..But, I wish this were stated on the box cover so one can decide whether or not to get involved with these various materials and thus need to also buy the proper glues and code 70 rail for (which I happen to have). Finally, the instructions never mention adding the 2 rail joiners before gluing track to girders..This, of course, was obvious to me. But, how many novices or newbees there must be who miss this step only to find trains mysteriously stalling half way across...Look, I'm not here flaming about ME. The model looks authentic after wheathering and such..But, honestly I think ME assumes too much in how kit is presented..I believe they need to update the box cover and the instructions..
    Though slightly more generic in appearance which Atlas bridge kits are, they certainly are alot easier to complete..The Atlas Warren truss looks great and is easy to construct... Any dibbs ?

    To be continued...
     
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