Bobe's Hobby House 2004, 50' boxcar (Athearn)

BHHX 502004, Bobe's Hobby House 50th Anniversary 1954-2004
Athearn 50' insulated plug-door boxcar, retail $14.95











このキットの構成は、ブルーボックスが2004年にはEZ-MATE（McHenry？）カプラー付き他に変更されていた証拠。魚骨フレームのボス厚さは4.4〜4.5ミリ、台車の心皿高さは7.5〜7.8ミリ。車軸は非磁性。収納箱は組立後も入れられる中型。説明書には、"INSULATED"が追加され、1998年12月からカプラーがEZ-MATEとあるが、これら全てが一度に変更されたのかは分からない。そしてキット製造を2009年に終了とアナウンスされた。モデルは何らモディファイを加えずにこのまま組んだ。
The composition of this kit is proof that the blue box was changed to have EZ-MATE (McHenry) Couplers in 2004. The boss thickness of the frame is 4.4 to 4.5 mm, and the height of the truck center plate is 7.5 to 7.8 mm. The axles are non-magnetic. The storage box is a medium size that can be stored the model even after assembly. The instruction sheet said "INSULATED", and "the couplers have been EZ-MATE since December 1998", but it is unknown whether all of these have been changed at once. And, it was announced that the "kits" production would end in 2009. The model was assembled as is without any modification.