10-09-2009, 12:52 PM
jglfan Wrote:I took a look at LaBelle's website and it looks like their roof is one piece so would present the same problems to achieving a sway backed look. I seem to remember there was an article, probably in Model Railroader, back in the 60's on building something like this, may have been by John Allen, anyone remember this?
Here's a more recent look at achieving that sway-backed look.
Another option would be to build the LaBelle car body, substituting a plastic roof from Eastern Car Works or Branchline - the judicious application of a little heat should make the roof pliable enough to form to fit the car.
Wayne