@Ukaflyer posted:It was the 24323 I was making the comparison to. They just have that feel of being more classy than normal Gilbert items. Then I also like the 912 Koppers and they are a lot less expensive.
Permit me to suggest that it is the complete tank construction that you and I find desirable. It results in a model that is more prototypical and visually superior. Most of the standout knuckle coupler tank cars from Gilbert were built in this manner (e.g., 910 Gilbert Chemicals, 912 Koppers, 24319 Penn Salt, '58-'59 24316 Mobilgas, 24323 bakers Chocolate, '59-60 24324 Hooker, and so forth). Where just a seam exists with the split tank, there is a riveted seam detail modeled with the complete tanks. Granted, the split tank construction was a Gilbert 'innovation' done to save costs and all subsequent tankers have been built in this manner up to the present, but the final result is less appealing. YMMV.
In any case, please enjoy any version.
Respectfully,
Bob
