This model kit is of carriages 11 and 12, as currently running on the Ffestiniog Railway. These were heavily rebuilt by the preservation movement from the original Vans 4 and 5. Van 4 had the balcony removed and a new observation compartment built at one end, and is now carriage 11. Van 5 was given new frames and is now 5ft longer, with an extra compartment. It is currently an accessible coach with tip-up seating in one bay. These carriages are usually coupled together in train formations, as they also have a gangway connection at the brake ends.
The kit includes three main components - the body side assembly, internal detail and frame, and roof. There is also a sprue of detailing connections. PECO GR-104 bogies and clear perspex are included with the model. You will need modelling tools (such as a craft knife, cutting board, files and micro-drills) adhesive and paints to assemble the kit.
This is a highly detailed scale kit built using our in house machines, with High Definition resin and build layers just 50 microns (0.05mm) thick. Whilst there is 'stepping' visible on the parts up close, this is not discernible once the kit is painted and/or from usual viewing distances. The parts have their main supports removed, though detailing and structural supports will remain to protect the parts in transit, and require removing prior to assembly. Some polishing and filing of the parts is required to ensure they fit together without a seam.