* Kato Suha 43 is required to assemble this kit.
* Can be assembled with instant adhesive.
[Overview of actual vehicle]
- Although the Suha 44 series made a spectacular debut as a limited express, in the 1960s [Tsubame Hato] and [Hatsukari] were replaced by trains and diesel cars, and it was decided to retreat from the line. Due to the downgrade to general operation, it will be modernized and remodeled, and the seats will be rotated, the interior lights will be changed to fluorescent lights, the passenger doors will be replaced, and aluminum sashes will be used.
-In addition, Suhafu 43 No. 10 appeared to procure Suhafu, which was in short supply at this time. (For this reason, all cars in the 10th generation have been modernized and remodeled.) Suha 44 23-34 became the model car and was remodeled in Kokura and Tadotsu in 1960 and 1961 (Showa 35 and 36).
- At the time of its introduction, it was used for the night limited express [Mizuho], but this was the last limited express train for the 44 series.
- After that, it was used as a reserved seat car for the night express in various places. It was the last time that Miyahara Ward cars were used on the express [Ginga] on the honor trains. Vehicles in Shikoku and Takamatsu Ward were the last to be used for local use, both Suhafu 430s, but the format disappeared during 1985 (Showa 60).
[Kit Overview]
- Conversion kit for Kato Suha 43.
- Uses the roof and floorboards of the breed car. The window frame can be selected from both wooden frame and aluminum sash specifications.
- Ventilator pedestal, limited express sabot holder, and grade indicator light parts at the top of the passenger door are also included.
[Major separately purchased items]
- Kato Suha 43
- Inlet for Suhafu 43 (MH-008 made by Bonafide Products)
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )