Thanks Rubin - that is the exact reaction I want out of this thread. If you begin a build please share it! New-in-box Ambroid kits have been available online for about $20 each lately.
I've finished painting at this point, with the exception of some touch up that may be necessary after decals. Here is an Atlas O model of a 1937 AAR Boxcar vs my build. The New Haven went right from these wooden 36' cars to 1937 AAR cars and later PS-1s. This not only shows a color comparison, but the significant size difference as well.
As can been seen from the above photo, I've also applied the roofwalks, and temporarily applied trucks to test its ride height and quality. Trucks are Weaver diecast Bettendorf models, which appear to be correct for the prototypes. Other photos below.
The last details were also applied yesterday - the roof walk support pieces, again out of spare brass strip. I'm going to begin decaling soon, then check for some light paint touch up, flat coat, and done!
~Chris
