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Tomick
#1 Posted : 11 May 2016 13:35:43

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JNR Class C57 steam locomotive

The Class C57 is a type of 4-6-2 steam locomotive built in Japan from 1937 to 1947 and was the first modern standard passenger engine and appeared nearly everywhere on Japanese sub-main lines, and is said to be the most popular passenger engine among Japanese steam locomotives.

A total of 201 Class C57 locomotives were built. The class was retired from regular passenger service in 1975.
32 Class C57 locomotives have been preserved, of which two, C57 #1 and C57 #180, are preserved in full working order. C57 #1 is operated by JR West and is based at Shimonoseki Depot.

C57 #180 was restored to working order by JR East, and hauls special event trains on JR East lines mainly between Niigata, Aizu-Wakamatsu, and Koriyama.

The C57 model

1/24 scale replica of C57 #117

http://www.model-space.c...7-steam-locomotive.html

Dimensions:
860mm long
165mm high
112mm wide

Pre-painted satin black components. Static display model with working features: Operable smokebox & firebox doors. Illuminated firebox, & smoke box lamp., sliding cab windows, folding cab arm rests. Digital sound module of the real C-57 steam sound and whistle.

The collection also includes a "rolling road" track display base, which displays the locomotion movement.

Note - The C57 model is NOT intended or suitable for use in play or on a model rail layout.
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davetwin
#2 Posted : 11 May 2016 13:54:58

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From someone that really isn't into trains that is certainly a stunning model!! Once I might have to try just to do something different
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#3 Posted : 11 May 2016 14:38:16

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I think this presents some amazing weathering possibilities. I'm building my D51 naked (well, "building" is a bit too big a word, right now I'm mostly collecting the issues as I'm too busy with other stuff), so this one would make a lovely contrast. I'm seriously tempted...
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#4 Posted : 11 May 2016 15:24:06

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I love it. Looks stunning. For me personally the building process is too much of a repeat of the D51 to consider this kit, but it IS a beauty.

Is the lacquer protected in any way? With the D51 if I have an accident, I can remedy it by drowning the parts in acetone (for glue) or getting out the steel wool (for scratches).
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#5 Posted : 11 May 2016 16:25:59

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Hmmm I fancy this one!!
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#6 Posted : 11 May 2016 18:17:12

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#7 Posted : 11 May 2016 19:59:15
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I`m up for this one.

Great Scot, I`ve got another special train waiting in the wings. They will look great together.

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#8 Posted : 12 May 2016 19:37:43

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Certainly looks a very nice Kit.
Look forward to seeing some build Diary`s
Stand and track detail looks superb.
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#9 Posted : 14 May 2016 22:24:58

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Thinking about it got cars,bikes but no trains lol may have to move out lol
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#10 Posted : 14 May 2016 23:48:57

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I have seen the parts it really is a quality kit with a top quality finish and I would recommend it to anyone.
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