Manufacturer
Atlas Model Railroad Co.
378 Florence Ave.
Hillside, NJ 07205
www.atlasrr.com
Comments: This new warehouse kit (no. 0721) is the latest addition to the Atlas Master Line of buildings. The kit has a footprint of
51/2″ x 15″ and features separately applied windows, eight chimneys, a loading dock, and window blanks. A 13/8″ x 17/16″ x 79/16″ elevator machine room is located at one end of the building.
The parts are crisply molded and have little flash. The dentils are especially well done. Some minor filing and sanding is necessary to clean up the rough spots where the parts are attached to
the sprues.
Overall, the kit is easy to assemble. However, take your time when cementing the long corner joints. I had a few corners that didn’t align properly, and in the process of fixing them, damaged some of the brick detail.
If you plan on handling the model frequently, I’d recommend adding interior bracing to give the structure extra strength. I cemented lengths of .188″ x .250″ styrene strip above the windows and doors on the first, second, and third floors.
Atlas has captured the look of a typical American manufacturing plant from the late 19th century.
