Tangent Scale Models has been producing and selling Ready-to-Run HO replicas for the past four years. While we may be short on tenure we are certainly not short on quality. Tangent is owned and operated by modelers like you who know what high-quality products should look like, and demand near-perfection in our execution. This means high-detail accuracy, high lettering quality, accurate colors, as well as roadname-specific details where appropriate.

Here is what industry magazines are saying about Tangent Scale Models:

Model Railroader, December 2007: “Overall, Tangent Scale Models did an excellent job on the P-S 4,740-cubic-foot-capacity hopper. The well-detailed model has many railroad-specific details, which enhance the realism of this common prototype. Welcome to the hobby, Tangent!” Read the entire review here: http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=2126

Model Railroad News, June 2008: “These models are an extraordinary example of the prototype, good-looking and packed full of intricate details. Tangent Scale Models... may be a new company in the HO scale rolling stock market, but they do not act like rookies. The price for these models are quite a bit more than offerings from their competitors, but this would not be a fair comparison as the competition is not in the same level of detail and quality as Tangent. These products are in a class of their own and are a good example of you get what you pay for.... it would appear this new kid on the block is serious and bears watching.

S-CL Modeler page 3, 4th Quarter 2007: “Tangent…introduced the new company and model to the public at the convention National Train Show. If you haven't heard about this model yet, you will—it's one of the best production models available on the market, bar none.” Read the entire review here: http://s-clmodeler.aclsal.org/currentissue/sclmodeler2007-2.pdf

Tangent Scale Models received NMRA Conformance Warrant 2008-0003 in February 2008.   Our models proudly adhere to NMRA Conformance requirements!


Here is what our customers are saying about Tangent Scale Models:

“I got the car yesterday, thanks so much for sending it right out. I appreciate that kind of service!.... The car itself is absolutely amazing. (Brand XYZ) has long been my favorite for covered hoppers, but this beats those out hands down and is worth every penny of the extra cost. The weight of the car and the sheer detailing are un-matched in anything but a brass model. Ya'll made a great car, and I look forward to seeing more models!” Jered.S, NY

“My gons came yesterday...all I can say is WOW. Almost makes me want to switch to the modern era so I could partake of some of your other stuff LOL!” Rick S

“Holding these (UP Bethlehem-design Hopper) models in my hand was fantastic and the subtle differences in the detail on the draft gear (Coupler Pocket lids) between the Red (Non Rotary) and Black/Yellow Ends (Rotary) version is fantastic.” James K

“I bit the bullet and decided to buy the 12 pack of these cars. I have to admit I swallowed hard because these aren't inexpensive cars… Well, they arrived today. I have to admit I was wowed by them. The color looks good and the lettering is sharp and clean. They come with Kadee scale couplers and clean one-piece molded truck frames with metal wheelsets. These babies make the (Brand XYZ's) look crude…. these are just FINE models. If you are debating them because of the price, I can tell you I don't think you'll be sorry. I'm certainly not! Dan S, MT

“…just wanted to let you know the cars got here, and they are even more impressive in person than the photos let on. “ Chris J, NE

“I just wanted to let you know that I received my order… and I must say I am very impressed with the quality of these great looking cars! I am quite fussy about the types of models that I buy and your new hoppers are definitely some of the best I have seen. Congratulations on a very impressive model and I am already planning to purchase a few more in the near future. I look forward to seeing anything new that you might be working on.” Mark W, UT

“I just wanted to tell you guys that your hoppers are simply INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!! The BEST!!!!!!!!!... I found everything attached, straight, and in perfect order when I got my 10 cars today…. You have my business.” Tom J, IN

“I received your car today. Wow. When I look at the end of the car I can picture myself riding the point protecting a shove. It is like the real thing shrunk down to HO scale for sure. Gotta be a best first effort by any manufacturer. Packaging is perfect. Paint and lettering top notch. On a scale of 1 to 10 this an 11. Worth the asking price. First model I have bought in 3 years and glad I did.” Jeff L, IL

“For the covered hopper fans out there. I bought a Tangent Scale Models Pullman Standard PS-2CD 4740cc kit just to have a fun build. I believe there are 120 parts in this kit composed of styrene and metal. The grabs are prebent brass and the running boards were stainless steel etchings. It practically builds itself.” Rob M, IL


 

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