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KASGRO 340 TON, 12 AXLE, 32' DEPRESSED CENTER 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.
Assembly Notes
1. Please note that many parts in this kit have many small, fine details which are delicate.
parts by the edge as much as possible to minimize the chance that any of those features get
damaged.
2. Use medium viscosity CA glue only. No other glue will hold the parts together. Only a small
amount of glue is necessary. Place a small amount of glue on the part and spread the CA
with a toothpick so all the joint surface is covered. Error on the side of less glue, as you do not
want glue to ooze out the joints.
3. Railfan Models uses and recommends Tru-Color paints, but you can use any brand of paint
you are comfortable with. Tru-Color paint numbers used are: TCP-005 WHITE, TCP-007 PRIMER,
TCP-010 BLACK, TCP-012 CHINESE RED, TCP-017 FLAT, TCP-018 GLOSS, TCP-069 REEFER YELLOW,
and TCP-077 SILVER. While we use custom blends of rust colors, but TCP-405 MATT ORANGE
RUST and TCP-407 MATT BROWN RUST are close to what we use.
4. Please note that the parts in your kit may be a different color or show slightly different features
that the pictures shown in these instructions. The assembly process will remain the same
though.
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- Page 1 Error on the side of less glue, as you do not want glue to ooze out the joints. 3. Railfan Models uses and recommends Tru-Color paints, but you can use any brand of paint you are comfortable with. Tru-Color paint numbers used are: TCP-005 WHITE, TCP-007 PRIMER, TCP-010 BLACK, TCP-012 CHINESE RED, TCP-017 FLAT, TCP-018 GLOSS, TCP-069 REEFER YELLOW, and TCP-077 SILVER.
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 3. Place both halves together and apply pressure evenly the length of the span bolster for about 10 seconds. Use a toothpick to smooth out any excess glue along the seam. Set aside to cure for an hour. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second span bolster. 5.
- Page 4 8. Remove the screws and file away any material pushed out of the mounting holes. Place the screws back into bag F until they are needed later. 9. The Span Bolsters are now ready for paint. Set aside and paint with the Trucks when they are ready to paint as instructed below.
- Page 5 Paint Trucks and Span Bolsters 1. Painting the Trucks and Span Bolsters should be done with an airbrush only. 2. Any shade or sheen of black will work. If you want a new look, use gloss black. Grimy black is a good choice if you want a faded or heavily used look.
- Page 6 Assembling Trucks to Span Bolsters 1. At this time set aside the Center Trucks (the ones with oval centers). These get installed at the very end of the build. 2. Carefully remove all 4 of the ¼” #2 black screws from Bag F. Leave the other items in the bag until they are required later.
- Page 7 Center Body Pre-Assembly 1. Un-wrap the Center Body. The magnets and weights are installed, halves joined and joint sanded. 2. Remove the 4 smaller pieces from Bag B. 3. Dry fit the end pieces (flat with a small pipe attached) to the corresponding ends where the pipe matches the sides.
- Page 8 Remove the small parts from Bag C. The contents will vary depending on the road number/body style purchased. 340320 will have 4 long Weld Plates only, while the 340323/5 will also include 4 rectangular Shear Plates. Please note the picture shown here is of another car series, and the small bottom weld plates are not used on this car.
- Page 9 4. When the red has dried and cured, it is time to paint the large white areas. To make this easier for you, there are two masking tools inside Bag B. 5. Place the masking tools into the sides opposite each other.
- Page 10 End Platform Assembly and Painting 1. Remove the contents of Bag D. 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. If a gap does exist, use a small file to remove material from the side of the Core only.
- Page 11 9. Dry fit the Brake Stand to the top of the Platform. The hole for the Brake Wheel should face the away from the end of the Platform towards the tanks and piping. It should fit into the slots. If not, use a small file to remove material from the feet of the Brake Stand.
- Page 12 End Platform. Same 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 13 KRL 340320 Use the photos below as a guide to placing the reflectors and decals. Page 13 of 20 railfanmodels.com...
- Page 14 Both sides of the car are exactly the same with one exception regarding the “A END” and “B End”. If you are facing the side of the car with the air line running down the side, the Platform on the left should have “A End”...
- Page 15 KRL 340323 Photos will be added soon. Page 15 of 20 railfanmodels.com...
- Page 16 KRL 340325 Photos will be added soon. Page 16 of 20 railfanmodels.com...
- Page 17 Final Model Assembly 1. Place the Center Body upside down on a small box. Be sure there is room between the box and the Weld Brackets. 2. Place one of the Span Bolsters on the Pivot Point of one end of the Center Body. You will need to lay something across the bottom of the Center Body and End Truck so the Span Bolster stays in place.
- Page 18 9. With the car right side up, dry fit the End Platforms to the top of the Span Bolsters. The two pins on the bottom of the End Platform will fit into the holes on the Span Bolster. There will be about 1/16 inch gap between the end platform and the raised edge of the coupler box.
- Page 19 17. 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. 18. Move the long part of the Cut Lever to your left. 19.
- Page 20 Congratulations, you have finished! Now go enjoy your car on the track. Use the box and foam inserts the kit shipped in to store and transport your model. Remove the top layer of foam and the two foam blocks. Carefully place the model into the rectangle cutout in the foam.