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    peggyrothschild
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    Martin Lofton (dec) did an article in Railroad Model Craftsman in March 1989 on converting the Dennis Storzek Soo Line boxcar kit into a NOT&M or St.L.B.& M. SS boxcar. Since his article was written Archer rivets have made it easier to add the missing rivet details and Westerfield sells a Fowler boxcar door that matches the NOT&M door. The NOT&M modification is easier than the StLB&M car as the former car had a radial roof that needs to be scratchbuilt. Speedwitch offers the same model as a one piece body for $45 (as of 7/5/15) but you can find the older Storzek on ebay once in a while for under $30. ‘One of these days’ I have a second Soo Line model I intend to convert into the caboose version.

    Here’s the prototype shot as reference for the model
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    And the completed model
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    The Dennis Storzek Soo Line resin flat kit with the 5′ door opening, Speedwitch has this same kit available as a one piece body.
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    Modified door opening to a 6′ configuration. Used Evergreen styrene and Archer rivets.
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    Model prior to painting
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