Better late than never. I finally completed the rebuild of MP13057 after sitting undecorated for 4+ years. The original cabin was about a scale 12" too short. The new cabin is taller and improves the profile. The solid platforms didn't look right and were replaced with perforated plastic sheet with staggered holes to better match the prototype flooring. I'm happy with the finish, although the Modelflex Signal Red sprayed a bit darker over primer gray than I wanted. Some weathering with pink and orange chalk powder may lighten them up and give them a slightly faded look. Like MP13095, MP13057 also has the Atlas flashing rear end light and interior lighting. It's now pulling duty on my 2R office ceiling loop. While I'm still mostly an N-scaler, I'll probably dive into an O scale layout over the next few years. I hope this helps anyone looking to build or kit-bash their own short bay caboose. I'm convinced that Bluford Shops released the N-scale cabooses only after I made my own. Hmmm...maybe Bluford will release them in O now that I've built a few!
Have a good weekend everyone,
Tim
