Kitbash project, PRR theater baggage car

The car scaled out at 18 inches. The K-line frame, truck locations and under frame detail insert were adjusted to more closely resemble the PRR drawing details.

Great progress! JohnA

Thanks John. I am on on my second roof try. The end profile is tough. The radii of the roof top changes as it progresses from the top dead center to the top of the car side and my eyes and sanding can't seem to capture it.

It looks good in the photos.  When you paint it black, it will not be noticeable.  JohnA

Looks great! Can you share how you get the Rivet detail in the styrene?

@Dj'sOgaugetrains posted:

Looks great! Can you share how you get the Rivet detail in the styrene?

Dj: I use one of two wheel tools with different separation and size perferation teeth. I recall finding them at Walmart or hobby lobby fabric areas. My best results have been measuring each individual section needed and adding a little so if I make a mistake I don't ruin and waste. Depending on the width needed, if there is enough to tape the piece down I will. Then I place the edge of a thin steel straight edge ruler just so for the desired location of the rivet detail. Of course several experiments are helpful. For my best results, I use the rough side of a 24 by 9 inch piece of masonite as my rolling surface because it allows the teeth to penetrate the .01 thick styrene. I will post a pic soon. Happy to share.

Edit: The large cutting board is heavy enough to discourage slipping. I found it necessary to really press down hard on the ruler/cutting edge to maintain the edge location. Riveting individual small pieces when possible is easier to work with. Hope I didn't go on too long. Cheers.

I am getting closer to painting my wood roof experiment. Since I have weathered the car ends and sides, mild weathering of the roof is my plan. After reading previous roof/ paint posts, I wonder if a sanding sealer is needed if I plan to use rustoleum black camo as the base color. Your thoughts, please.