Scaling - Neb question

Hi.
I have comp in 3k that i have done but need to output in 2k with some scaling.
While comping i had to move some plates off from centre a bit.
Now in final stage i put letterbox or resize in front of output node.
What i would like to do is have my 2k work area and position and scale my
3k result as i need it to be visually but it seems that i'm missing something in workflow.
Just scale in front of resize does not work.
Any help or pointers are appreciated.
I have comp in 3k that i have done but need to output in 2k with some scaling.
While comping i had to move some plates off from centre a bit.
Now in final stage i put letterbox or resize in front of output node.
What i would like to do is have my 2k work area and position and scale my
3k result as i need it to be visually but it seems that i'm missing something in workflow.
Just scale in front of resize does not work.
Any help or pointers are appreciated.