(09-28-2018, 03:19 PM)CNR5103 Wrote: I had a Accurail boxcar which didn't fit the era I am modeling.
I stripped the paint off, carved off some molded-in grab irons and stirrups and replaced them with metal ones.
I replaced the Fishbelly with Center Sills and added some brake rods and plumbing.
Some paint and lettering from Black Cat Decals
Nice job.
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I replace the center sills on many of my Accurail kits--here's an MKT boxcar:
I use evergreen channel, trmmed to fit.