Chris584 posted:Thanks for the details Joe. I must admit that whilst aware of the window frames (and the destination roll sign details on the sides being different from the R12), I didn't realise that the roofs didn't have the same details as an R17.
I will continue to look for a couple of bodyshells for now, but may have to bite the bullet and put my existing cars under the knife! I think your model is perfect and will be looking at it for details come the day of the operation
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Chris-
Actually, there may be a middle way. However, if you're looking to match the excellence of Joe Frank, then read no further. In this niche, Joe is the Gold Standard and that's all there is to it. So I used the MTH maroon R17 as my kitbash platform for three reasons. First, that beautiful MTH maroon paint finish is a big step forward. Second, there's that great round porthole storm door already built in. Third, that as-delivered livery is the way I remember them as a kid in Jackson Heights. I did recognize the liabilities going in- roof deviation, door inconsistency, etc. plus Joe was kind enough to detail them several months ago, and his comments were spot on. In the immortal words of Clint Eastwood, "A man's got to know his limitations", and I know mine. And as far as MTH goes, fuggedaboudit- the 7 Train keeps pulling out every night for my demographic. At least there may be another option.
