River Point Station N Scale Ford F-350 Trucks

[cfritschle]

I checked with Ron, and the headlights and turn signals will be pad printed on the production models.  Also, the models will have either the chrome or gray grille that would be appropriate for the prototype of the specific model.

[wcfn100]

Isn't this why we don't comment on pre-production models?

Jason

[cfritschle]

Isn't this why we don't comment on pre-production models?

Jason

Especially when they have been painted by an amateur.   

[cfritschle]

BTW have you tried the Tamiya panel line product for things like this?

I only recently learned that it existed, and I do intend to get some and try it.

[Lemosteam]

Isn't this why we don't comment on pre-production models?

Jason

Whatever. The comment lead to new knowledge of the pad printing which is good, and my comment was not insulting in any way, and I don't think Carter's painting skills are amateurish at all.

[peteski]

Isn't this why we don't comment on pre-production models?

Jason

I think comments are ok, as long as they are not derogatory. Constructive criticism (like John's) should be welcome. After all then, why post pre-production model photos at all?

[cfritschle]

Since a lot of people purchased these large Ford pickups to haul their “toys” around, I added a trailer hitch to the crew cab.  I think the Busch boat and trailer look like they belong behind the pickup.   

[sundowner]

N-scale supply has pre-orders up on this.

[cfritschle]

Walthers also has them listed.  https://www.walthers.com/river-point-station/page/3

Light bars and mirrors will be available in a 10-pack and 6-pack (12 mirrors) respectively.   

[Philip H]

Walthers also has them listed.  https://www.walthers.com/river-point-station/page/3

Light bars and mirrors will be available in a 10-pack and 6-pack (12 mirrors) respectively.   

They are doing the light bars separately?  Oh man this is gonna get expensive . . . .

[ljudice]

Circus City Decals on Ebay has NS and CSX cab door decals available, fyi...

[James Costello]

Circus City Decals on Ebay has NS and CSX cab door decals available, fyi...

http://www.circusdecals.com/

Vehicle MOW Door Logos CP/CN/UP/CSX/WSOR/NS/KCS/CNW N Scale Vehicles
https://circusdecals.ecwid.com/Vehicle-MOW-Door-Logos-CP-CN-UP-CSX-WSOR-NS-KCS-CNW-N-Scale-Vehicles-p57214124

[ljudice]

http://www.circusdecals.com/

Vehicle MOW Door Logos CP/CN/UP/CSX/WSOR/NS/KCS/CNW N Scale Vehicles
https://circusdecals.ecwid.com/Vehicle-MOW-Door-Logos-CP-CN-UP-CSX-WSOR-NS-KCS-CNW-N-Scale-Vehicles-p57214124

They also have NS and CSX sets for $4/each on Ebay

[cfritschle]

Masterbilt Models now has photos of the decorated "pre-production" River Point Station Fords on their web site.  https://masterbiltmodels.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65

And, still working with the second set of test shots, I decided to see if I could make a regular cab pickup by "detaching" the utility bed from the F-350 and the pickup bed from the crew cab.  Other than my lack of painting and detailing skills, it looks like this sort of kitbash will be very doable.



The next step was to see what a crew cab utility truck might look like.



Hmmm, with a little work, we can have four new truck models instead of two.   

[cfritschle]

A photo showing the different trim levels that will be depicted on the tailgates has been added to the N Scale Vehicle Association's Industry News page.  http://nscalevehicles.org/news.php

I really like the XLT trim on the tailgate of the black F-250 crew cab pickup.