SPH&TS Espee Models PMT Trailer Instructions

22'

Espee Models 22' PMT Trailer Instructions

Thank you for purchasing our 22' Pacific Motor Trucking Trailer kit from Espee Models. Please be aware of a

few things before assembling your new kit. This is a craftsman style kit intended for the intermediate level

modeler who has had some experience building these types of plastic models. You will need a variety of tools

including an X-Acto knife with No. 11 blade, fine tweezers, emery boards, CA glue, and ABS cement such as

Ambroid Pro Weld.

During assembly you will need to be familiar with terms and the general location of various railroad hardware.

This model was intended to satisfy most modelers with a level of detail for a very nice load or layout model. It

can also be super detailed to a contest level model with a little bit of additional work and added detail. Some

references that will help you in the construction of the model are SPH&TS S•P Trainline numbers 43, 44 & 46;

also Southern Pacific Freight Cars Volume 3 by Tony Thompson is a very valuable resource and many

prototype photos can be viewed there.

Included in your kit is enough material to construct two trailers, including decals to model a variety of Daylight

PMT equipment. Southern Pacific, Pacific Electric, and Northwestern Pacific owned PMT trailers and we have

accurately researched their trailer logos to include in the decal sheet. Two varieties of Southern Pacific logos

are printed to represent the early and late versions. These decals are available separately from Espee Models.

A variety of parts sprues were tooled to create these highly-accurate trailer models. You will find two of each

sprue; sides, floor/roof/rear door, frame rail, detail, wheel hubs, landing gear, and rubber.

Frame Rail Sprue

Wheel Hubs

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Side Sprue

Landing Gear Sprue

Detail Sprue

Rubber Sprue

Floor, Roof, and Rear

Door Sprue

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Page 1 Espee Models 22’ PMT Trailer Instructions www.espeemodels.com Thank you for purchasing our 22’ Pacific Motor Trucking Trailer kit from Espee Models. Please be aware of a few things before assembling your new kit. This is a craftsman style kit intended for the intermediate level modeler who has had some experience building these types of plastic models.
Page 2 1. To begin, look over each sprue and remove any flashing from the injection process. A new No. 11 blade can be carefully used to remove flashing. A file may be used, but be careful not to remove paint from the surface.
Page 3 13. At this stage you will need to determine if you plan to use the landing gear in the upward or downward position. The landing gear was in the downward position unless the trailer was connected to a tractor. Downward Upward 14.
Page 4 trailers as a load or static display, the small end of the king pin is molded in scale. If you plan to use it behind a tractor, the large end fits into the Classic Miniatures tractor available from your local hobby shop.