16
17
16: It's time to lay out lines so we can glue the body to
the chassis. Photo 16 shows how I place the body in
the correct position.
17: Draw two lines to position the body on the chassis
panel. I measured the chassis length at 32' 6”. The
center line is at 16' 3” and the end line is 9' 2” on an
HO scale rule. Use the square to get the lines straight
across the floor.
"Shorty" Caboose - 7
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18: With the body mounted to the chassis, you will
notice a slight overhang of the body sides. This is
normal and the sill will be filled in with styrene strip.
The white paint stripe will go here.
MRH-Jun 2013
