Heavy machinery

11/17/2007 Heavy machinery

Product Review

Manufacturer:

Kramer

Item:

D56, D65, D89, D0, D73, D88

Description:

Die-cast machinery

Rating:

****

Note that my reviews do not do price comparisons, I leave those judgements to the reader. Photographs may show the item combined with other products and simply reflect how I chose to use the product. The rating is made in the context of my personal requirements and desires.

I have been looking for some heavy machinery for the loco shed and today I found some at my local dealer. (Maine Trains)

They are die-cast. Made by Kramer Products. The dealer had them in an unfinished, unpainted state for $2.20 and finished and painted for $3.60. By unfinished, I mean one still needs to file off bits from the casting process. I bought a lathe, drill press, small crane, guillotine, grinder and a press. I have painted them up and made them all dirty and I think they look very nice in the sheds.

I used acrylic paints.

Drill Press

Lightweight crane, press, lathe

Grinder

Guillotine

The drill press is very fragile - the pole bends a bit. The guillotine does not have a motor in the back - must be out for repair....

The manufacturer has a web site but it's pretty awful - it does not even list the products I bought today - but I could see them in a set.

Manufacturer:		Kramer
Item:		D56, D65, D89, D0, D73, D88
Description:		Die-cast machinery
Rating:		********