Once I had completed the two StromBecker models I felt I had gained enough experience with the technique to try something I have been wanting to for a long time.
A Gorre & Daphetid boxcar.
This uses a copy of a print from the Gorre & Daphetid site (https://gdlines.org/GDLines/GD_Galleries/Commemoratives/Rolling_Stock/slides/NMRA_CarSides_A-orig.html). Using the StromBecker techniques, plus my own for the roof, I was able to build up a presentable model.
It isn't perfect, though.
The end grab irons are simply represented by strips of laminated dark grey cardstock. The color for the roof and details is Apple Barrel Barn Red, which is slightly darker than the printed color. I did cut the doors out and mounted them so that they have depth. Wood and additional cardstock was used for details. The truss rods haven't been installed at this point, and like much else on the model are simplified. Finally, the brake wheel is a 6mm clothing snap mounted on a section of florists wire and painted black.
In a couple of weeks I will add the trucks and couplers.
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