At the ECLSTS, Jean and I went over to Strasburg where we saw some interesting boxcars in the museum. They were all wood, with a steel frame, meaning no trussrods! Since then, I've also been inspired by one from the EBT. These are more modern than the trussrod type - and also easier to model.
I built it using Evergreen styrene strips and scribed sheets. My goal was to keep it simple so I could use the experience to eventually produce a half dozen or so. I did not model any underbody detail, though there is the hint of a brake cylinder underneath.
Everything is scratch except for the trucks, couplers, brake wheel, and stirrup steps.
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