The wrapper was cut from .001 styrene sheet using a paper template. The rivets were embossed on the rear of the sheet with a pounce wheel. Doorframes were made from strips of .001 styrene and the rolled metal was simulated using .030 rod.
Running boards were made from .040 1/4" space scribeed styrene siding and strips of .001 styrene
Same techniques used to build larger tenders work in O scale too. In this case a slope backed switch locomotive tender.