Replacing a Missing Freight Car Underframe

Corporate Note: AHM (American Hobby Manufacturers) and IHC (International Hobby Corporation) are both out of business. It appears that they were founded by the same person; AHC first, and IHC second. Their product lines were very similar. Links to items mentioned in this video. (Note: I am NOT endorsing any particular product(s), nor am I compensated by or connected to any of the companies mentioned.) I do NOT guarantee that these links will give you the best available price! Consider these links to be a starting point for your search. Nibbling Cutter: https://www.micromark.com/Nibbling-Cutter Bolsters: https://www.tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/underframes/p/3069-bolsters/Default.aspx AB Brake Components: https://www.accurail.com/accurail/parts.htm Order the box car detail sprues, either #161 for two sets or #159 for 25 sets. You’ll also get some 2-56 screws. Drill and Tap set: Kadee #246 https://www.kadee.com/shop-by-category/tools-and-accessories/ho-scale-tools-and-accessories/246-tap-2-56-and-drills-50-and-43 This set includes a #50 drill and a tap for drilling and tapping holes for 2-56 screws. It also includes a #43 drill for drilling clearance holes for the screws. Stirrup Steps: https://www.tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/stirrups/Default.aspx Corner Grab Irons: https://www.tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/grabirons/p/3028-roof-corner-grabirons/Default.aspx Reefer Decals: Highball Graphics: https://www.highballgraphics.com/index.php/results/?q=reefer K4: https://k4decals.com/collections/reefer-decals Microscale: https://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Search for “refrigerator” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video was edited using Shotcut for Linux. Video footage and still images were recorded using a Galaxy A10e phone and a Nikon D7100 camera.