bob2 posted:This level of detail is usually of interest on the 3-rail scale forum. I have a number of Budd cars in different configurations, but was unaware of this one. That really does appear to be a larger letterboard than other Budd cars.
If you really have to have an exact car you could start with a Mac Shops extrusion and remove a corrugation or two above the window area. A lot of work - i did such a thing exactly once, using an end mill.
That is an idea however I lack the talent and equipment required to do something like that. I'm also still shopping for a custom painter who would have to paint the extrusion or repaint a correct model. Being the rivet counter I am I do want to have an exact model. I only ever compromise when there is little to no likelihood a correct model will be made. That said, I think Golden Gate Depot may do the correct model in the future as they've done Pullman Std 10-6 sleepers in UP colors before, and from what I understand those sold well. I don't see anything stopping them other than the need for reservations.
