FMC 4526 - Step 1 cutting and filling



My HO scale FMC 4526 model starts with an undecorated Exactrail PS 4427 model kit.  I begin my cutting off the air line brackets and the rope pulls at the bottom of the sides – these are circled in blue in the photo.  I also filled the grab iron holes on the side of the car using styrene rod. 
 

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