I have three things to add to the site. They will be the last for awhile as I need to complete getting caught before any more kits are released. I’m getting there but it will be several weeks before I am ready for new kits. The three things are:
I have updated a couple parts sets that are now back in the fold:
Additionally, I recently added a Files link to the menu bar. That is where I post all my clinic files from RPMs. Enjoy them at your leisure.
Lastly, I must have goofed and not sent it out, but the instructions for the GM&O cars have been posted to that car’s page for awhile now. People have asked. Shame on me for not being more specific or communicative! I do have to take a few pics of the finished model as well. I will update after that.
I have added a new part and some reissues of others. Here is the list:
I am listening… there seem to be as many requests for old stuff as new. I have pulled a few of the old projects and am making molds. I have posted them to the site (enough quantities for one mold) to see if the orders match the requests. If the “juice is worth the squeeze” with these, I will offer others from the “archives.” The list of re-runs is here:
You can also access them from the Models page. The outstanding orders for the recent releases are going out the door as fast as I can pack them. Apologies if your order isn’t out the door yet. As always, thank you!
In some digging around in the barn, I found a tote loaded with the Southwest Scale doors, decals and resin parts for the ATSF Bx-44. To my knowledge, the doors are no longer available so these are rare offerings.
Also, the payments drama persists. I have reactivated PayPal, warts and all, and deactivated WooCommerce, as shipping and payments haven’t been syncing, preventing checkout. Square is still up and running too (to use square, when in your cart at the payment option, select the “Credit Card” button and proceed from there.) PayPal can be used as normal.
The Shadow Keystone version of the PRR X43A is now available for order, in addition to the circle keystone version. Visit the Models page for details
I have made the decision (for how long is TBD) to deactivate PayPal as a payment option. They have made it increasingly difficult to do business with them compared to other available options and unless they can respond to my concerns in a way that addresses them, I will remove them permanently. I have been with them for over 20 years as the payment option on the site, but things change. I appreciate that for some of you, that may be a concern and if you prefer PayPal, I can still generate a direct PayPal request to you. I have added several other options to the site through square and also WooCommerce (Woo is what actually “powers” the commerce portion of the site anyway) so I can still accept secure payments via this site (in fact some of you have already gone that route.) Note: to use the “basic” square-powered checkout, then checkout by clicking “Proceed to Checkout” and filling the “card” bubble where you enter your payment info
PS – if you have something on order and paid via PayPal, don’t fret. Nothing has changed on that front. I will ship and the tracking info will be updated through PayPal.
Thank you for your understanding
A few have reached out indicating some issues getting through PayPal checkout. It has mostly been issues with it timing out on them. I have added other means beyond PayPal and Venmo, including a basic credit card portal powered by square and Cash App. I’m hopeful these additional options resolve any problems you might experience. If none of these work, I can arrange for something more direct.
I also know that some have had issues using the contact page/form. I have updated the page and am also making sure that the emaiis are being generated and sent. So, I am hopeful that if you want to reach out, you can and I will get it!
The first of the PRR X43A kits are available and the instructions for the PFE R-40-25 have been uploaded. Visit the Models page for links to these. There is also an Advance Speedwitch
