02-10-2016, 04:39 PM
I got an intermountain CSX 5277 cubic foot boxcar that I'm going to make appear more prototypical. Intermountain cars are already highly detailed, this is more of a factory scheme correction project. The model has the road number stretching across 3 side panels when it should be 2. I removed the factory decals, applied microscale decals and "reflective" stripes. It's a pretty simple fix to make the model look more prototypical. I was going to renumber it to the boxcar in the photo but didn't want to redecal the ends of the car. It'll also get Athearn Genesis roller bearing trucks, Sergent couplers and pacific western magnetic brake lines. I have about 23 boxcars and about 15 so far are equipped with the Athearn trucks, Sergent couplers and magnetic brake lines. Just waiting on the coupler delivery.
Boxcar from the factory
Prototype
Finished decals
Boxcar from the factory
Prototype
Finished decals