Here are two different boxings of E. L. Moore's Grusom Casket kit. Both have a diagonal red box printed on that reads: Reproduced by permission from plans as shown in Railroad Model Craftsman. Now things get a little odd. The one on the left was recently acquired by Martin. Notice the red, apparently typewritten text that says, by Mr. E. L. Moore. The one on the right is from my stash. It has a second red box printed on that reads: PROJEKTIERT VON MISTER E. L. MOORE. I assume mine was meant for sale in West Germany, and Martin's was for the North American market. I thought Pola was selling these kits in West Germany; however, the box suggests AHM was too. More catalogue investigation is needed.
Notes about E. L. Moore, mid-20th century model railroading, and other model making related interests.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Grusom boxes
Here are two different boxings of E. L. Moore's Grusom Casket kit. Both have a diagonal red box printed on that reads: Reproduced by permission from plans as shown in Railroad Model Craftsman. Now things get a little odd. The one on the left was recently acquired by Martin. Notice the red, apparently typewritten text that says, by Mr. E. L. Moore. The one on the right is from my stash. It has a second red box printed on that reads: PROJEKTIERT VON MISTER E. L. MOORE. I assume mine was meant for sale in West Germany, and Martin's was for the North American market. I thought Pola was selling these kits in West Germany; however, the box suggests AHM was too. More catalogue investigation is needed.
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Immer merkwürdiger! (stranger and stranger)
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