then using #80 wire, I measured up from the bottom based on
measurements I took from an actual caboose, removed the
ladder rung from that point to the roof, and added the wire
grabs spanning the width of the end (3-4). This completes end
modifications.
The body is next. First, I removed the end sill grab irons which
were cast on, and replaced them with appropriately-sized grabs
from Tichy. For the remaining side and end body grab irons, I
used Bowser #74343, which is the grab iron set from the N8
caboose kit. These can be ordered separately from Bowser, but
the color can’t be ensured. I wound up having to paint mine
despite them being molded in white or yellow plastic. Since
the grab irons are added after painting, I carefully pre-drilled
the body for the grabs on the sides and ends. Also, since
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2. Additional roof stanchions made out of styrene and
glued in place.
