André Giroux is offering three new styles of 1/87 scale pneumatic bulk hopper castings for assembly into pneumatic bulk trailers. These are only the hopper tank; the modeler must supply their own chassis, wheels, ladder, pipes, fittings, paint, and decals to complete your trailer. At top above is the three hopper tank, the middle photos shows two tanks for B-train configuration, and the bottom photo above is a five hopper tank commonly seen in Canada. Shown in each photo is a finished sample using the hopper castings.
Pitstop87 has introduced new 1/87 scale photo-etched electric industrial tow tractor, personal carrier, burden carriers and utility trucks now available in their product line. More versions of these vehicles will be available soon. Also shown above are toolboxes, tool sets, wall signs, and other details available from the Pitstop87 web site.
Jens Jahn 3D continues to expand his offerings of 3D printed models with 1972 Chevrolet C/K and 1969 Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks, 1979 Pontiac Le Mans, 1999-2004 Ford Mustang, and lastly, a Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe from 1995-99.
Barry Clements (baztrains) introduces a J&L/Heil 1636 cu. ft. pneumatic bulk trailer (top and middle photos) with the vacuum version, 1636V to follow soon. Also shown above is a portable bulk commodity transfer/unloader used most commonly at rail sidings to transfer pelletized, powdered, and granular bulk commodities to and from railroad covered hopper cars and highway pneumatic bulk trailers. These models are printed using 3D printing process and offered through Shapeways.
Brekina's Dodge A-100 pickup trucks have arrived in North America at Truck Stop Models! Currently available in red and blue colors with white models on the way. Expected soon are the early '70s Toyota Celica models from Brekina.
