Nachoman's caboose thread

[nachoman]

The first step was to disassemble and strip the paint. I then sanded all the rivet detail from the sides and ends of the car. Next, I laminated the sides and ends with thin evergreen styrene siding, and patched up the roof. Here is where I am now.

   

I have been using Dr. Wayne's lacquer thinner glue method with much success. I simply hold the parts that need to be glued together, and then apply lacquer thinner to the joint with a small brush. It flows into the joint and leaves a very clean, strong joint. This was especially important for applying the thin trim around the windows without marring the evergreen siding.