At the ECLSTS, Jean and I went over to Strasburg where we saw some interesting boxcars. Steel underframe and all wood. I decided I had to build one - especially since I wouldn’t have to mess with truss rods! Since then, I’ve also been inspired by one from the EBT. So, I’ve had these Evergreen Styrene sheets for some time and finally got around to starting the project. Now, it turns out I probably should have ordered some correct sizes, but using what I had seems to have worked out well. Note that I’m going for the simplistic effects. That means no underbody detail - though I may relent and put something that looks like a brake cylinder under there. Here’s what I have so far:
Now I just need to fashion the roof walk supports and add the brake wheel and it will be ready for the paint shop. Oh yeah, coupler lift bars…hmm…
