Showcase Miniatures was kind enough to send three of their diecast miniatures in Z Scale, N Scale and HO Scale.
All of them are incredibly detailed right down to every little nook and cranny.
How they are able to execute such accurate details on such small of diecasts is beyond me. From what I can see there is no flashing or ragged edges.
Packaging on the Z and N Scale diecasts consists of a small hanger card to which small plastic bags containing the parts are attached.
Depending on the complexity of the diecast, instructions are in the bags or attached behind them. A sticker with the enclosed vehicle's name and part number along with a smalll color photo holds the entire assembly together.
The large HO Scale diecast comes in a snap-lid plastic box with foam sheets to hold the parts in place along with instructions and a full color photos and model number with name attached to inside of the slid. The box is secured with tape.
The three models include:
The Z Scale Short Hood Tractor comes in six parts: a frame with wheels, wheels, two cabs and two exhaust stacks/pipes. I suggest using tweezers to assemble the pieces using bottle or conventional tube glue.
The N Scale Grumman LLC Mail Truck is more complex with detailed illustrated instructions for assembly and painting.
Use the color photo as a paint guide. It’s best to paint the parts before assembling.
The cab comes in two pieces: frame and body. The wheels and tires along with a seat and side mirror are loose in the plastic pack.
Additional exterior decals and parts and windows come on three separate part trees.
This is a very delicate model to put together so it's best to use tweezers and pointed tools with a touch of glue on the end to place parts and a magnify device.
A larger relative to the N Scale Mail Truck it has the same parts and part trees as its smaller cousin. The only difference is the cab is plastic.
Assembly and paint application is easier to accomplish. Still, care must be taken, as parts are delicate and need to be placed with a tweezers and pointed tools with adhesive.
Down to basics--here’s few things you’re going to need when it comes to assembling each.
They are:
Tweezers
Snips
Pointed Tools
Glue: Bottle or Tube
Cutting Mat
Paint
Paint Brush
Magnifier
Newspaper or Paper for easy cleanup
These are extremely well-crafted diecast models and with a little patience, care and prep you have three outstanding miniatures for your collection.
Tabletop train and miniature landscape enthusiasts are sure to love them to add more realism to their landscapes and cityscapes.
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