Marsh Creek Miniatures 300 Instructions

Kit #300, the "Maine Frame" in HOn30 scale (1/87 scale, 30" gauge) is a "craftsman" kit. This kit
is not intended for modelers just beginning into the hobby. The kit requires patience, and general
modeling tools and experience. The idea for the "Maine Frame" was born out of an idea to have a
universal Maine 2' gauge frame in which to build other models, like flat cars, gondolas, and box
cars. The design is based roughly on a Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway (WW&F)
28' flat car. Included in kit #300 are the following parts:
1. Frame
2. Decking
Items not provided that would be required to build a complete car:
1. Trucks
2. Couplers
3. Details Truss rods, monofilament, brake rigging, sides, roof etc.
4. Hardware (screws)
1. Remove all flash from castings. There are a number of different ways to do this. My personal
favorite way is to tape a piece of medium (220) grit sandpaper to an absolutely flat surface,
such as a piece of glass, or marble tile. Sand the bottom of the castings until the flash flakes
off. There may be some irregularities in the thickness of the flash, so sand carefully to ensure a
flat even surface. A sharp hobby knife can be used to trim flash off of the parts as well.
2. Wash all castings with warm soapy water and let dry. Natural skin oils from handling, and mold
release agent may be present on the castings, and will interfere with glue and paint adhesion.
3. Drill and tap all holes in frame before assembly. Truck screws are typically 1-72 in size, M-2
would be the closest equivalent in metric. The coupler pockets are designed to accept a Micro-
Trains ® 001-10-001 (1015) N scale coupler, which are supplied with 00-90 screws. See Fig-
ure 1. If using truss rods, drill #76 holes into frame at indicated location (See Figure 1)
4. Attach queenposts so that the outside edge of the queenpost is aligned with the slope of the
#300 MAINE FRAME /#301 MAINE FLAT HON30
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