Charlie posted:Hey Scott: you said, "I am not completely happy with the results but overall they accomplished the goal" in your write up. What did you not like about the results, the Union Station Product Quality or your modeling efforts?
The reason I ask is that I was looking at USP products to create a train for some lonely passenger locomotives I have. One concern I had with the USP sides is that I will need to "curl" the bottom portion of the side body to crate the streamline look, an issue you did not seem to have on your project. However, I am not confident in my abilities to create this curl with repeated results... so I am still looking for advise from members with experience.
Thanks Scott.
Charlie
Charlie,
They are extremely difficult to fit. Once firmly attached with 2 sided tape, the opposite side stretches further than the many test fits. The second car I had to cut one side off detaching it from the roof. I had to trim 3 ribs of corrugated from the roof. I used Lionel 21" cars as donors. Also, be sure you have the best 2 sided tape there is. I also cut the openings for the USP window locations too exact. Not leaving room for error and the thickness edge shows a bit thru some windows. The added applied slab siding helps cover the slight gap where I had to trim. I do not pretend to be a master modeler and I expect more experienced modelers could have better results. I still recommend the USP sides etc, as a way to build what you need. But be aware, be prepared, it's not as easy as it might seem.
