S Scale Product Database Update

A minor update to the S Scale Product Database Project will now make a unique Record Locator Number (ID) and the Last Modified DateTime stamp available for each record in the Excel extracts. This will make it easier to detect and merge changed records, for anyone using the Excel extracts to update other databases. The additional information is available now, but the Last Modified date will only be populated as records are updated.

The S Scale Product Database Project and it's catalogs can be found at:   http://www.sspdp.info

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Pacific Rail Shops R 40-23 Reefer Update

The Product Database Project has been significantly expanded in the area of Pacific Rail Shops R40-23 Steel Ice Refrigerator cars. Where multiple road numbers were run, ??? is used as a placeholder for a single missing road number.

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Locomotive Update - SHS SW-8s added to S Scale Product Database Project

All S Helper Service produced EMD SW-8s have been added to the Locomotives section of the S Scale Product Database Project, including photos for most of them.

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Road Trip anyone???

Do you model in the modern era? If so consider a RV for your diorama or layout. Diecast Direct, Inc. is currently offering two fully outfitted 1:64 scale RVs. Currently available are the Cheetah by Safari and the Santiam by Beaver. Each has three slide-outs and is fully detailed inside. If the price of a 1:1 scale RV is outside your budget, this might just the the ticket for your next (model) vacation...Visit Diecast Direct's web site via the above links to see or order the models. They are in limited supply don't delay...

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S Scale Consolidated Warehouse from Motrak Models

Now available exclusively through Port Lines Hobby Supplies is a new lasercut structure -- Consolidated Warehouse from Motrak Models. The building footprint is 12 1/2" (length) by 5 1/2" (width). The kit features laser cut walls (with tab and slot construction), laser cut windows and doors, and numerous white metal castings and detail parts. Contact Port Lines to order yours, or to get more information.

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Locomotive Update - SHS NW-2s added to S Scale Product Database Project

All S Helper Service produced EMD NW-2s have been added to the Locomotives section of the S Scale Product Database Project, including photos for most of them.

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TractorFab announces new Sentinel Structure Series

Introducing the 2012 NFTS kit - a vintage windmill.

TractorFab, who has been offering photo etched detail parts to 1/64 Scale tractor and semi enthusiasts, announces the upcoming initial release in their new Sentinel Structure Series.

The 1/64 or S Scale vintage windmill kit is of all brass photo etched construction, and is the largest kit ever produced by TractorFab.  The kit features a 10 foot diameter fan which can be built to spin, and the tail to swing.  Also included is a 34 foot 4 post square tower, with complete “wood” base, pump, and ladder.  The completed model stands about 7-1/2” tall.

Kits are scheduled to be available early November 2012, in conjunction with the National Farm Toy Show in Dyserville, IA.  List price for the kit is $44.75, and can be pre-ordered on the TractorFab web site.

And while you're at the TractorFab web site. be sure to check out their other 1:64 items -- they have quite a few!

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