Comments ...... from 10 years later: This month in history saw the introduction of the Don Mills first 1/87 scale model, his spectacular 1952 Kenworth"bull nose" truck tractor. As noted last month, Resin Unlimited and Puget Sound in addition to E-R Models have fallen by the wayside. Bob Johnson - webmaster. [posted 03/01/2008]
Don Mills Models has announced their first 1/87 scale model, a 1952 Kenworth tandem axle truck tractor with sleeper. Expected in April, 1998 and retailing for $19.95. Don Mills Models expects to release a series of 1/87 scale truck tractors and trailers to follow this initial offering. Stay tuned and we'll have the news first!
E-R Models has announced a new Ford Crown Victoria produced by Busch. Expected in August, 1998 to retail for $10.95. Also announced is a new tow truck version of the Busch 1950 Chevrolet pickup truck. Check this one out!
Puget Sound Casting Services announces the availability in June, 1998 of a pair of fire pumper units based on the Athearn Kenworth W900 cab and Puget Sound's own Mack MR series resin cab. These unit s will be available as kits for $17.00 each or built and painted for $30.00 each.
Resin Unlimited has announced a series of Seagrave fire truck models. Available are a canopy cab pumper, open cab pumper, and hook and ladder truck. The hook and ladder truck features a photo-etched, extendable ladder assembly. New address for Resin Unlimited is 11612 W. Dearborn Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
Special Edition Railroad Models, well known for their high quality screen printing of N scale equipment, has entered the HO scale market with several custom decorated A-Line containers.
