Hello all,

I'm interested in buying a 1:20.3 Accucraft Plymouth (like this one: https://www.accucraftestore.com/ng-plymouth-el).   I prefer a new item but will certainly consider used.  

I've talked to Accucraft and searched the web and have been unable to find one. 

Thank for any help you can provide!

Greg

I finally decided to embark on salt weathering after I saw the roof tops of Yannis' salt weathered roofs on his box cars.

With his guidance I was able to accomplish the look I wanted for this car,

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