Exacta Scale Models #502

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

coach

Doors:

Windows:

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Exacta Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

502

Gauge:

Introduced:

1946

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

Notes:

This version has 10-paired windows and 2 single windows. The body parts were made out of electro-deposition of copper coated with solder. The roof and floor were made out of wood. White-metal details included the bolsters, vents, under-body details, and coupler pockets. Brass wire was included for the grab irons and handholds.

Dick Karnes built this car using Nixon Model Co. (Nimco) arch roof stock to resemble an Osgood-Bradley commuter coach. The trucks are from American Models. The seats inside are old SSL&S lead castings, making this model weigh more than a pound.

Jamie Bothwell photographed this model which was part of an estate-liquidation sale.

Bob Hogan finally got around to building his model (in 2025), shown here at the end of the construction phase. He used an American Models roof, and added underbody details by Pre-Size Model Specialties, B.T.S. and the former Train Stuff.

Note that the American Models roof is just slightly too long for the Exacta model. You will see in Bob's completed-model photos that he cut out a section of the roof's center to adjust its overall length (about half an inch).

These photos show Bob Hogan's completed model, which included adding the diaphragms, after painting.

Bob used American Models 6-wheel trucks.