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36
36: When cementing these ribs down, I discovered
that it is best to cement one side down first and
let it set. After the cement set, I pulled the rib over
to the other side of the roof, applying cement as
I worked my way across the roof. I also made the
pieces longer than needed and trimmed them to
length later.
STEP 8A: Adding the Major Ribs
The Erie Railroad Boxcars Part 2 - 6
The center rib is cemented
in to place on one side of the
roof. It will be pulled over the
roof after the others are in
place
STEP 8A: Adding the Major Ribs Continued ...
37
37: The base of the ribs continues down over
the sides of the roof. I cut 26 pieces of 1” x 6”
approximately 12” long (see 38). I really didn’t care
about the length because they will be trimmed.
Once all of these side pieces were cemented to
the side and had dried I trimmed everything to
length. After trimming, the edges are still rough,
plus they need to be slightly rounded over. A little
work with a file and and I achieved the desired
effect.
The 1" x 6" major rib bases
are cemented in place. They
will be trimed after the sides
of the ribs are installed
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