They’ve stopped regular production of their kits, but they still do small runs if they get enough backorders. Their retail website shows that they still have a large stock of parts, so you should still be able to find at least most of what you need. The cost of individual parts does add up quickly, though. http://www.bowserorders.com/.sc/ms/cat/HO%20Bowser%20Parts
I still have to finish my Tyco Chattanooga project, and I’ve got a couple brass diesels to paint. But as far as projects like this one, I’m not really sure what the next one will be.
Darth,
you have build a mighty fine loco there [bow][bow][bow]
I wish I still could get a hand at a Bowser K-4 or L-1 kit. It is a shame they stopped making them!
Darth,
You did a great job on the Bowser kit and thanks for the informative tutorial. There are still some Pennsy fans out there with Bowser kits still in the boxes.
I have completed the T1, E6, and half of the G5. The rest of my Bowser kits are still waiting.
It was unfortunate that Bowser stopped making the kits. I am still searching for the super-detail kit for the A5, just in case someone sees one.
Doc
Thanks everyone for your comments.[:D]
Sir Madog, if Bowser gets enough backorders, maybe they’ll bring out another run of the K-4 and L-1 kits.[:D] The L-1 seems more likely to me, since so many others are already making the K-4. If you’re good at looking around the internet, train shows and eBay, maybe you can find an unbuilt kit.
topcopdoc, sounds like you’ve still got some fun projects ahead.[:D] The super-detail kits were made up almost entirely from Cal Scale parts, and all of those are still available. Bowser also has the detail kit instructions and parts list on the A-5 page, so if you can’t find a complete kit, you can still get all the individual parts.