In particular this, a Tu8P, the passenger railcar version of the Tu7/8 locos.
(https://i.imgur.com/yFwjYRq.jpg)
Looks good! Does that say 'hand made in Russia' or something similar at the bottom right? What is the construction?
Certainly says Hand Made, not sure about the Russian though!
I haven't taken it apart but from the weight I'd say plastic of some sort, sheet, 3D or resin I can't say.
(https://i.imgur.com/jYcSNgz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kK2gI8i.jpg)
Quote from: Hobby on May 20, 2021, 11:23
Certainly says Hand Made, not sure about the Russian though!
I haven't taken it apart but from the weight I'd say plastic of some sort, sheet, 3D or resin I can't say.
The word underneath 'Hand Made' appears to be 'miiinatrora'; 'miniature' or 'model' I suppose.
Text on the left is 'avtomotrisa', derived from the French 'automotrice' - a passenger motor vehicle. Not sure of the word below it; it's been a while since I studied Russian.
Hope that's sort of relevant!
Interesting model in any case. Is it meant to haul a tail load or operate alone?
The bit below 'Автомотриса', 'ту8п', is the 'Tu8P'.
Oh yes. It's the class designation, not a word at all! Silly me ... ::)
It an run on its own or with coaches or wagons David.