Fine N-Scale Products - FNR-2240 - Container, 40 Foot, Corrugated, Dry - Undecorated

Specific Item Information: 40' RIBBED CONTAINERS (4 PER PKG)

Prototype History: The 40 foot container is the king of the container business. It is the most common standard container size used for international and domestic shipping. Most intermodal operations that handle overseas shipping are optimized for this container size. These containers are typically reinforced for loading, unloading and transportation by ship.

Dry containers are meant for non-refrigerated goods and hence are the most common type.

Corrugation in the construction of these containers yields much greater strength (just like with corrugated cardboard for boxes) but is more expensive to fabricate. Due to the extra strength granted by the corrugation, this is a popular type for overseas use.

Road Name History: Although they may be molded in color, unpainted and unlettered, undecorated products are marketed to modelers who seek to custom decorate their models for private roads and/or road and/or company names that were not commercially produced by any of the major manufacturers.

Undecorated models are frequently also unassembled or only partially assembled and required modelers to be comfortable with glue, paint and sometimes solder in order to prepare their models for display. Materials for these models can vary but often include plastic, pewter and resin. Models may or may not come with decals or other decorations such as plastic signage, railings and ladders to enhance the appearance of the final product.

Brand/Importer Information: Located at 5306 Sunset Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221, Fine N-Scale has been in business since 1992. They produce authentic, easy-to-use, finely detailed cast resin kits and accessories at reasonable prices for N Scale modelers. Keep in mind that their products are kits. That means that you get to assemble, paint, decal, and such to finish. They are all made with the first-time modeler in mind and really are easy to complete. You not only get a finely detailed model, but a real sense of accomplishment. Fine N Scale is owned and operated by Dick Billings. They can be reached at: Phone: 360-299-4527 | FAX: 360-395-6060 | info@finenscale.com.