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KASGRO 370 TON, 12 AXLE, 48' STRAIGHT DECK FLAT CAR KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
1. Remove the bags and parts from the box. Only discard the bubble wrap, as all other material
will be used to secure your completed model for storage and transport.
2. Do not open all of the bags of parts at once in order to minimize the chance any of the small
parts getting lost. The bags are marked alphabetically in the order the parts will be used.
Preparation
1. You will need a clean flat work area 3 to 4 square feet in size.
2. Tools required are a #1 Phillips screw driver, small file, small angled needle nose pliers, hobby
knife, toothpicks, small container to hold water for decals, "setting" solution for decals, and
optionally a magnifier and 400 grit wet/dry sand paper.
3. Spray booth or well ventilated and clean area to paint.
4. Area where parts can be set aside without getting dirty or damaged.
Wheelsets
1. Remove the wheelsets from the packaging. For the best looking
car, the wheelsets should be painted. Now is the time to paint
as the wheelsets can not be removed from the trucks later like
most other trucks you are used to.
2. We highly recommend washing the wheelsets in soapy water to
remove any residue from the manufacturing process prior to
painting. Thoroughly dry the wheelsets.
3. Paint the wheelsets. While brush painting is acceptable here,
airbrushing works and looks much better. For a newer look, use a rust color with more orange
hue. If you want an older look, use a darker rust color. There is no absolute right or wrong rust
color.
4. Set aside for use shortly.
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- Page 1 KASGRO 370 TON, 12 AXLE, 48’ STRAIGHT DECK FLAT CAR KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. Remove the bags and parts from the box. Only discard the bubble wrap, as all other material will be used to secure your completed model for storage and transport. 2.
- Page 2 Span Bolster Assembly 1. Remove the six long parts from Bag A. 2. Each Span Bolster is made up of a core, left and right side. Dry fit the sides to the cores to ensure all the joints are tight. In the unlikelihood of a gap somewhere along the joint, use a small file on the center core in the area of the gap to remove a small amount of material and dry...
- Page 3 4. Once satisfied with the fit of the Sideframes, remove them from the center pieces, and set 6 aside for now. 5. Glue one of the remaining Sideframes to a Center piece. Apply CA to the back of the Sideframe, and use a toothpick to spread into the cavity.
- Page 4 Final Truck Assembly 1. Loosen the un-glued Sideframes from the Centers, but do not completely remove. IMPORTANT – You should practice Steps 3 – 5 without using glue a time or two before proceeding with Step 2. 2. Find a small piece of scrap styrene or plastic (cardboard will also work). Deposit a small amount of CA to the material.
- Page 5 Center Body Finishing & Assembly 1. Un-wrap the Center Body. The magnets and weights are installed, sides joined to the center portion and rough sanded. 2. While the top of the body already has some finish work completed, you will want to apply a little more work before proceeding to assembly.
- Page 6 10. Use a tool with a flat edge to push the part flush. 11. Pull one of the long screws from Bag E. Wrap a small piece of tape about 7/32” from the end of the screw. 12. Place the screw into one of the mounting holes.
- Page 7 End Platform Assembly 1. Remove the contents of Bag C. 2. Dry fit the Sides and Ends to the Platform Cores. The top of the Side should be flush with the top of the Core. The joints should be tight without any gaps.
- Page 8 6. Remove one of the Lower Brake Pipes from the cardboard enclosure. 7. Dry fit the Brake Pipe into the opening on the bottom of the Core. You will need small needle nose or tweezers to do this. 8. Remove the Brake Pipe, apply CA to the Core, then press the Brake Pipe into the core with the same tool.
- Page 9 16. Apply CA to the bottoms of the Brake Stands and insert into the slots on the Platforms. Painting 1. Because the plastic is somewhat translucent, we recommend that you prime the entire body and platforms before painting. 2. For the red color, we recommend Tru-Color Chinese Red, part number TCP-012, but any dark red color will be fine, especially if you plan to weather the car.
- Page 10 Platform. Ditto with the B End. The decals are made by Microscale for Railfan Models, and go on just like any of their other decals. Cut the decal out with enough extra paper on one side so that it can be held with small needle nose pliers and not interfere with the decal sliding off.
- Page 11 End Platform Decals and Reflectors Note the difference in reflectors between the two platforms on this side above, and two pictures below. Everything else is exactly the same between the platforms other than one uses the “A END” decals and the other the “B END”. Page 11 of 17 railfanmodels.com...
- Page 12 Center Body Decals and Reflectors Both sides are exactly the same. There are three different road numbers to choose from. Use any of the numbers you wish. Just substitute that number in place of the one used in these photos. Note the decals on the trucks.
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- Page 14 Final Model Assembly 1. Before placing the Span Bolster on the Center Body, check the fit of the Platforms on the Span Bolsters. The Platform should be straight and level when viewed from the side and end. If the parts do not fit correctly as shown, then use a small file to remove material from the Span Bolster so the Platform fits properly.
- Page 15 6. Turn the screw counter clockwise (loosening) while applying a little pressure to the screw until you feel a bump. Turn the screw clockwise (tightening) until the resistance suddenly increases. When this happens, STOP turning. DO NOT OVER TIGHEN THE SCREWS! When the screw is seated correctly, the Truck will move about 1/16”...
- Page 16 13. Place the ¼ inch screw through the Coupler Cover and though a Coupler, and insert into the hole in the coupler box. 14. Turn the screw counter clockwise (loosening) while applying a little pressure to the screw until you feel a bump. Turn the screw clockwise (tightening) until the screw head is close to the Coupler Cover.
- Page 17 18. Carefully twist the Cut Lever 180 degrees along the long axis of the car. The portion of the Cut Lever through the hole will twist to your right. 19. Move the long part of the Cut Lever to your left. 20.
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