{"product_id":"n-scale-union-tank-co-x3-early-frame-6500-gallon-kit","title":"N scale Union Tank co. X3 early frame 6500 gallon kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most common tank car made for decades the Union Tank model X3 car. Options for every detail are included to get that realistic variation into your fleet!!  Sick of all your tank cars being the same size? What about the same domes or frames?  The Union Tank company made many variations. Here are the higher production options for your layout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit if for an early frame with the slanted ends in a 6500 gallon capacity and a 54 inch dome.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering early and late frame styles with 6500, 8000, and 10000 gallon options with the wider domes you can vary your tank car fleet with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a n scale resin kit. It requires assembly, sanding, trimming, fitting, and maybe some creative work to make this car look beautiful.  They are made as close to scale as possible and are quite fragile but still usable for operations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes super realistic coupler boxes for those modelers who want photo realism.  However they will limit the operational usage of the car if you choose to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last photo you can see the many options. The 6500 has a shorter frame but same diameter as the 8000 the 10000 is same frame length but larger diameter than the 8000 option.  The early frame has the sloped ends while a classic frame has the straight ends. The 60” dome is bigger than the 54” with slightly different spacing to the caps on top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You will need to provide your wheels and couplers.  Bachman 78502 couplers work well, or any of this style.   This car comes as an unpainted, unassembled kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModeled in American N scale (1:160), this kit is true to scale and size.  Due to variations in the industry it may be a little large or small depending what scale your surrounding details are in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with high quality resin and presented as a kit ready for your finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with detail, and accuracy in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970234438004,"sku":"X36554E","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3849\/7908\/files\/il_fullxfull.7009964765_nr1w_06d68c77-35d0-4d83-875d-7535c20e854d.jpg?v=1784225419","url":"https:\/\/viceheadresinworks.com\/products\/n-scale-union-tank-co-x3-early-frame-6500-gallon-kit","provider":"Vicehead Resinworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}