I've used C&BT Shops shells then detail them with Archer rivets, Kadee, Branchline, Plano and other detail parts and Microscale decals. I have even laser printed some decals to fill in special needs (OK as long as you don't need white lettering). In the end, you can end up with a good looking car that no one manufactures RTR. By the way, some C&BT Shops cars were made without cast-on ladders, so you can add your own. The only serious shortcoming is the cast-on ends, Makes it difficult (but not impossible) to select a different end pattern.
