Frenchman River Model Works 152 Manual

Frenchman River Model Works 169' 3 Track Carfloat
Install tie down points. Cut supplied jump rings
in half (be sure to save 5 for later use). There
are faint marks on the castings between the
rails as well as along the stern of the float to be
used to locate these. They are located
approximately 3-5/8" and 7-1/2" from the bow
on the 2 outer rails and 10-1/4" from the bow
for the center rail. There are 6 tie downs across
the stern. Glue the half jump rings to these
points.
Painting Suggestions:
• We recommend a good quality automotive primer before you detail your kit to help the
paint adhere. In addition, the dark gray primers have a nice, prototypical finish and color.
Now is an ideal time to do this. If you paint the rail, clean the top of the rails with fine
sandpaper for a prototypical look.
• Carfloats were painted according to their particular railroad's preferences. Many times
the track bumpers and manhole covers were painted to match the railroad's paint scheme.
Most carfloats had safety yellow cleats.
• Use powdered chalks and washes to weather your carfloat to your liking.
Protect
After you have weathered your kit we recommend carefuly spraying it with an acrylic
matte finish spray to protect and seal the paint. Be especially careful with the first coat as
the solvents may soften your paint and cause it to run.
Final Details
• Using the supplied rope, tie the tire bumpers to the 6 loops at the stern of the hull. You
may want to use a drop of glue on the knots to secure them. Fig 2
• Cut the chain into 5 equal pieces (3"). Using a jump ring, attach each piece of chain to
the 5 metal loops in between the rails on the bow section.
*On the real carfloats these chains were wrapped around the couplers of the freight cars
to prevent them from moving during transport. The multiple chain placement allow for
proper centering of the freight cars whether transporting 2 or 3 per side.
Ÿ 64' extension pieces are available at Frenchman River Model Works website
(www.frenchmanriver.com). These extension pieces can be added between the bow and
the stern hull sections to allow you to build longer version of the 3 track carfloat.
Thank you for purchasing this kit. We hope you enjoy building and displaying this 3 Track
Carfloat as much as we have enjoyed producing it. If you have any questions or
comments, please email us at: enchmanriver@gmail.com or send a letter to the address fr
below.
Made in the USA
Frenchman River Model Works
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-2129
www.frenchmanriver.com
Frenchman River Model Works reserves the right to change or alter this kit without prior
notice. This kit, its contents, and its packaging are all ©opyright protected.
© 2012 & 2024 James and Anna Cleveland
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PO Box 86
Model Works
Kit #152
HO 1:87 Scale
169' 3 Track Carfloat
This kit is primarily based on a 169' B&O 3 Track Carfloat in
operation during the 1950's and 1960's. This float is also very
typical of the floats used by other railroads during this time as well
as in earlier eras.
Float Bridges were used to connect the Carfloat with the railroad
on the shore allowing loading and unloading of freight cars. One
type rested on a pivot on the shore end and the end connecting to
the float rested on a pontoon allowing it to rise and fall with the
You may scratch build your own float bridge or you may wish to
purchase a float bridge kit available separately from Frenchman
River Model Works.
Cautions
• Kit contains small and/or sharp parts
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14!
• Always wear your safety glasses when you are working with CA glues and
when cutting, shaping, or snipping parts and when painting.
• Also use adequate ventilation when working with glue or paint.
tides.