Well, guys, I got my first two N scale car kits done recently. I put together an Intermountain 4750 CF covered hopper and a Red Caboose coil steel car. Before this I'd only put together the MDC "kits" (if you can even call them that). So far I'm pleased and I'm looking forward to aquiring more to fill my time this winter.
Nice job, Brian! I have 4 Intermountain kits that I'm saving for the cold (ok, down here it's lesser sunshine) months. I hope they turn out as well as yours!