- Masterpiece 16 Series 1/80 16.5mm Gauge Metal Kit
[About the prototype]
- This is a large diesel railcar that represents Eiwa.
- These are streamlined vehicles manufactured by Nippon Sharyo. The Kini 9 and 10 were added in 1935, and the Kini 11, 12, and 13 were added the following year.
- The standard gasoline engine was the GMF13 (vertical 6-cylinder gasoline engine, 100hp), but in the 1950s it was replaced with the DMH17B (vertical 8-cylinder diesel engine, 170PS).
- Later, there was a period when modifications were made to the front of the car, including the installation of a covered exhaust pipe from under the floor to the roof.
- There are also many variations in headlights, with many variations occurring.
- Two types will be available: front-mounted headlights and front-separate headlights.
[Kit Overview]
- The photo-etched body is combined with a Lost front part and roof panel.
- Unlike the first release C9 type, the Kiha 12 kit has a one-piece photo-etched body that is already folded.
- In addition to brass plates, nickel silver plates are also used in some parts of the etching materials to ensure strength and achieve a detailed finish.
- Rooftop and underfloor equipment parts are made from various Lost Metal parts and white metal parts, all of which are included in the kit.
- A front external exhaust pipe cover is also included, so please install it as you like.
- (C9 type only) The bogie frame is made by Lost.
- The DMH17 engine is a one-piece lost part, and the exhaust pipe is also floating.
- To maintain that appearance, the motor is placed on the floor, and its output is sent down to the engine output shaft via a spur gear.
- It drives the bogie on one side, similar to the actual vehicle.
- Wheels and gears are configured to use MP gears, etc.
- Please use a motor with a diameter of φ12x10D, such as an Imon mini motor.
- Wheels are not included.
- For single-sided trolleys, please use MP gears etc.
- Power trucks etc. are also available.
- Coupler not included.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )