Scratchbuilding a PS 5344 boxcar

[Sumpter250]

I tell you, I am often amazed myself that my simple methods work.
Ribs installed on the sides and the end of the roof trimmed.

I think that is in keeping with the K.I.S.S. principle ( "Keep It Simple Stupid" ), and, yes, amazingly it does work more often than not. I'll have to try this rib forming method in HO. It might allow me to do a couple of B&O Wagontop Box Cars. . . . . . if I can bend the strips without breaking them, or having them break when the MEK is applied. :o
I haven't tried the immersion in boiling water trick, to soften the styrene for bending, but it might just work for that application.