Hello17/64th fans ..today we have a comparison of the Mi-Loco ( sand cast aluminum--sparse on detail ) with the Min-I-Scale (die cast Zemak ---these weigh a ton..but look great !....good detail ..count those rivets) ..passenger cars ..
Mi-Loco ... coach only ... separate steps 1935-6
Min-I-Scale coach and combine ...steps cast with body panel 1937-8
Both companies use the basic 2 part body ... seam down center of roof, skeleton under frame and added truck bolsters.
After you see one of these in the flesh you'd never consider placing a Madison car in the same room as your 700E again.
Darn shame 17/64th's did not win the race .
Cheers Carey