July 9, 2023 - Incomplete Project Parts - Part One

Really? This Big Package For Small Parts?

My package from Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. arrived today at 2:48pm but I was shocked with disbelief. I couldn't believe that Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. shipped my package in a large cardboard tube as I only purchased small parts for my upcoming projects. If anything, they could have cut two flaps from a "sacrificial box", put the parts in between, securely taped the sides so that nothing would fall out and slapped on the shipping label. Now Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. has something in common with Amazon and Walmart.

A-Line no. 29220 - Chain 12" Black
Northwest Scale Lumber no. 2070 - 12" x 12" x 24" (1/8" x 1/8")

The first items are for the Plymouth Diesel Switcher / Flat Car project. Since I was on a limited budget on July 7, 2023, I must carefully plan what extra parts I will need to complete this project. At best guess, I'll need the following:
  • Detail Associates no. 1101 - Lift Rings (18) - 1 pkg
  • Kadee no. 27 - Plastic-Shank Coupler - 1 pkg
  • Northwest Scale Lumber no. 2070 - 12" x 12" x 24" - 2 pcs
  • Wooden Matches - 1 box
Kadee no.2102 - End & Side Ladders
Walthers Mainline no 201 - Caboose Detail Kit

The second set of items is for the Boom Car project. I've had some issues using these Detail Kits from Walthers Mainline - especially with the grab iron parts. After opening the package, I was upset that the kit was full of grab irons since I thought it came with the brake wheel sections. I might purchase another throw-away caboose from eBay to get the needed parts. In conclusion, I will need the following before I can work on the Boom Car project:
  • Random Caboose - 1 pkg from eBay
  • Wooden Matches - 1 box

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