And a lot more challenging than I first thought...!!!
I have been scratch building for over 35 years and was finally rewarded with a Master Builder Structures after my first entry in 1981 and looking back to that first attempt I had made quite a few trial and error attempts.
So the purpose of this challenge is to share with everyone how I have tackled the building of a freight car.
Step One - The Plan and some research
06299 D&RGW 30ft Trash Gondola
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