QRL&PCo Hoppers

[sailormatlac]

I'd be interested to see some specifics of how you do these things, Matt. I have a lot to learn from you and Dr Wayne.

No problem. It's rather easy to improve cars, it's much more about putting your efforts where it pays off. The good enough rule applies there perfectly. The biggest challenge is to overcome the fear to cut and alter models. It took me years to bahs without regrets! The same thing with weathering...

Most parts can be ordered in bulk pack for lower cost. Many things can be done with styrene sheets of various thickness. Even paper is a neat source of free thin sheet material. And never underestimate your junk box!

Otherwise, there's nothing that digusts me more than putting a lot of work on parts that will be hidden. It's why I hate to do underframe details thought Doctorwayne last entries show us it can be worthwhile when done reasonably.

When the boxcars are completed, I'll post them as a How To. Wayne is a great sourc of inspiration for me, it's amazing how he manage to transform rolling stock of humble parentage into great work. His 2012 challenge prompted me to upgrade the layout fleet. Over the years, I stacked up a lot of MDC and Athearn cars for bashing purpose.

Matt