You'll definitely want some styrene model building experience before you tackle this model. Many small parts require a patience, a steady hand and good vision, or, as in my case, a decent headband magnifier. Basic tools should be all you need: a good hobby knife and a flat jewelers file served me well. Your reward is a very nice model with great but delicate detail. You will have to supply your own couplers

an excellent model! Good idea to make a box of 12 wagons Rich in detail: a little 'patience but a great result. I would prefer that there were decals and wheels in metal instead of plastic

this kit goes together very well. there was very little flash on any of the parts. in my opinion this is a very high quality kit. the only flaw is the hand rails. they are too fragile to de burr once cut from the sprue.