model kit build - 8000 gallon tank car

It's been a few months since I've done a model railroad project, so here we go!
This is a Life-Like (pre Walthers takeover) Proto 2000 type 21 8000 gallon riveted seam tank car kit.
They're our of production, but if you search on e-bay you can find them.
This isn't exactly what I'd call a beginner kit, but it's not an expert level kit either.
All in, it took me about 6-7 hours, including waiting for the glue to dry.
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My tip jar: / pileofstuff
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This isn't the only way to do it.
It's probably not the best way to do it.
But it's how I do it.